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Definition of: intercede
(in′tər·sēd′) v.i. ·ced·ed, ·ced·ing
1. To plead in behalf of another; make intercession.
2. To interpose a veto: said of the ancient Roman tribunes. See synonyms under INTERPOSE. [<L intercedere come between <inter- between + cedere pass, go]
—in′·ter·ced′er noun
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