visa
1vi·sa
noun \ˈvē-zə also -sə\Definition of VISA
1
: an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed
2
: a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document
Origin of VISA
French, from Latin, neuter plural of visus, past participle
First Known Use: 1831
2visa
transitive verbvi·saed \-zəd, -səd\ vi·sa·ing \-zə-iŋ, -sə-\
Definition of VISA
: to give a visa to (a passport)
First Known Use of VISA
circa 1847
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