intercession


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Synonyms for intercession

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for intercession

a prayer to God on behalf of another person

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

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President AJK pointed out that, firstly, India is obsessed in keeping all its issues with Pakistan within the bilateral realm and keep away from third-party arbitration or intercession. Secondly, use dilatory tactics by restricting access to data and refusing to engage in any dialogue.
Since the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Monday, May 13, coincides with the midterm elections, Malicdem urged the faithful "to seek the intercession of the Blessed Mother in voting for the right candidates."
The carved crown of the Intercession Church hovers in the air beside its taller neighbour, creating harmony between the two with its single-storey, multi-cupola form.
The longest word is cyfrwngddarostyngedigaeth, which dates from the 15th century and means intercession or mediation.
In addition, 82 full-time and adjunct faculty members completed a survey that gauged their willingness to teach summer classes, Friday block classes, and winter intercession courses.
Morris describes with drama and detail Roosevelt's success in resolving the crippling strike of Pennsylvania anthracite miners, an unprecedented intercession of the federal government in labor-management relations, and his drive to curb the power of the railroads and bust corporate trusts.
Parents and Schools suggests a topic as broad as it is deep: How have parents and schools, from each side, negotiated this often unwelcome intercession into children's development, socialization, and vocational training and how has this changed over time?
We want prayers of intercession for police officers."
And the most likely way this diplomatic solution can come about is through the intercession of Russia, which should exercise its influence over the Serbs.
Alihaydee Carreno (cousin of American Ballet Theatre's Jose Manuel Carreno), for instance, made a Giselle of aching compassion, one who, as a wili, brought tears to many eyes and whose intercession as a supplicant could only save Albrecht.
Although the committee itself saw no obstacle to using the word "blessing", we chose instead to speak of "intercession" or "prayer".
Pius V was believed to be instrumental in obtaining the victory of the Battle of Lepanto as he led the faithful in praying for the intercession and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Alagasi was eventually allowed to leave Riyadh after the retaliatory cases filed against her were dismissed through the intercession of Saudi Prince and Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif following his meeting with Duterte in Malacanang in March.
Pastor Ogooluwa, who made the revelation in Lafia, during a New Year service said the intercession of Nigerians is very important to avert any impending crises that would emanate as a result of the arrest.