intercessionnoun
uk/ˌɪn.təˈseʃ.ən/us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈseʃ.ən/[ U ] the act of using your influence to make someone in authority forgive someone else or save them from punishment:
Several political prisoners have been released through the intercession of Amnesty International.
[ C or U ] a prayer that asks God or a god to help or cure other people
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International relations: diplomacy & mediation
- ambassador
- ambassadorial
- appease
- attaché
- bargaining chip
- diplomat
- diplomatic
- diplomatic bag
- diplomatic corps
- diplomatic immunity
- intercede
- intermediary
- internationalism
- interventionist
- legation
- liaison
- mediate
- middleman
- Pax
- the diplomatic service
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