1. prayers or requests made on behalf of another person
Usage: religious context
2. acts of intervening or mediating between parties
Usage: formal

Examples

• The priest offered intercessions for the sick members of the congregation.
• She asked for intercessions during her time of need.
• The saint’s intercessions were believed to bring healing.
• His intercessions helped resolve the conflict between the two families.
• The community gathered for special intercessions during the crisis.
• Through her intercessions, peace was restored to the troubled region.