intercession

Meanings

Noun

a prayer to God on behalf of another person
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in the early 15th Century. From Middle French intercession, from Old French intercession, from Latin intercessiō, from intercēdō, from inter- (“between”) + cēdō (“I go”) (English cede), literally “go-between”.

Synonyms

intervention

Scrabble Score: 14

intercession is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intercession is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intercession is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

intercession is a valid Words With Friends word