visitation

noun

vis·​i·​ta·​tion ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce visitation (audio)
1
: an instance of visiting: such as
a
: an official visit (as for inspection)
c
: temporary custody of a child granted to a noncustodial parent
visitation rights
2
a
: a special dispensation of divine favor or wrath
b
: a severe trial : affliction
3
capitalized : the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth recounted in Luke and celebrated July 2 by a Christian feast

Examples of visitation in a Sentence

He has visitation rights on the weekends. the visitation of a diocese by a bishop Visitation is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
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Tourism taxes provide greater funding to areas with high visitation levels, but only countries with regular tourism can afford to implement them. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Families from Peter’s church had cycled through the visitation service the day before, sharing air inside that stuffy room amid their grief. Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025 The song’s beat is produced by New York musician Cash Cobain, and features DDG melodically lamenting over visitation restrictions. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025 The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the Trump administration does not want to draw attention to the visitation figures, according to an NPS memo. Cnn, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visitation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of visitation was in the 14th century

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“Visitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitation. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

visitation

noun
vis·​i·​ta·​tion ˌviz-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce visitation (audio)
: an instance of visiting
especially : a visit by an important person for a reason (as an inspection)

Legal Definition

visitation

noun
vis·​i·​ta·​tion ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce visitation (audio)
1
: an official visit (as for inspection)
visitation of the home of a neglected child
2
: access to a child granted especially to a parent who does not have custody
supervised visitation
visitation rights

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