In′ter‐cede″ (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Interceded; p. pr. & vb. n.Interceding.] [L. intercedere, intercessum; inter between + cedere to pass: cf. F. intercéder. See Cede.]
1. To pass between; to intervene.
He supposed that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age wherein he lived. Sir M. Hale.
2. To act between parties with a view to reconcile differences; to make intercession; to beg or plead in behalf of another; to mediate; — usually followed by with and for; as, I will intercede with him for you.
I to the lords will intercede, not doubting
Their favorable ear. Milton.
Syn. — To mediate; arbitrate. See Interpose.