How can you use the word "intercession" in a sentence?

An example of the word "intercession" used in a sentence is as follows: "Mr. Smith drug addiction had become so severe that his family decided an intercession was the only option left and called the police." Another example is, "The government interceded on behalf of the stranded tourists."

Intercession is the noun form of the verb "intercede," which means to act on behalf of someone or something. For example, to reconcile the disagreement between two individuals or groups. Another example of its correct use in a sentence is "The intercession that the police attempted to make between the rival gangs quickly turned violent."