Intercession (noun)

1. The act of intervening on behalf of another person, especially by praying to God or a saint.
2. The act of pleading with someone in authority to do something or to spare someone from punishment.

Origin:

From the latin word "intercessio" from "intercedere" meaning "to intervene".

Examples:

1. The priest offered intercession for the souls of the deceased.
2. The nun's intercession was instrumental in getting the prisoner released.
3. The victims' families are seeking intercession from the government to bring the perpetrators to justice.
4. The priest's intercession was credited with the miraculous healing of the sick boy.
5. The senator's intercession on behalf of the small business owners helped secure funding for their survival.