n. [ L. intercessio an intervention, a becoming surety: cf. F. intercession. See Intercede. ] The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconcilation; prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of, or (less often) against, another or others. [ 1913 Webster ]
But the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. Rom. viii. 26. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by, intercession or entreaty. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To entreat. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]