Intercession

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

Intercession (noun)

  1. An act of asking someone in authority to help or change a decision for another person.
  2. A prayer or request made to a higher power on behalf of other people.
  3. Actions taken to prevent or end a disagreement, especially between groups or countries.

Examples

  • Her intercession helped the manager approve the request.
  • The teacher’s intercession made the decision fair.