INTERCEPTION In`ter*cep"tion, n. Etym: [L. interceptio a taking away: cf. F. interception.]
Defn: The act of intercepting; as, interception of a letter; interception of the enemy.
INTERCEPTIVE
In`ter*cept"ive, a.
Defn: Intercepting or tending to intercept.
INTERCESSION In`ter*ces"sion, n. Etym: [L. intercessio an intervention, a becoming surety: cf. F. intercession. See Intercede.]
Defn: 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. But the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. Rom. viii. 26.
INTERCESSIONAL
In`ter*ces"sion*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by, intercession or entreaty.
INTERCESSIONATE
In`ter*ces"sion*ate, v. t.
Defn: To entreat. [Obs.]