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intercession in Persian

شفاعت šafâ'at

/ˌɪn.təɹˈsɛ.ʃən/

intercession in Persian: شفاعت (šafâ'at). In English, intercession means the act of intervening or mediating between two parties.

Persian words for intercession

a prayer to God on behalf of another person
شفاعت šafâ'at

English meaning of intercession

  1. noun The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
  2. noun A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.

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Questions about intercession in Persian

What is the meaning of intercession in Persian?
Intercession in Persian is شفاعت (šafâ'at).
معنی intercession چیست؟
Intercession: شفاعت (šafâ'at).
What does intercession mean in English?
Intercession means the act of intervening or mediating between two parties.

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