visitation

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vis·i·ta·tion | \ ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of visitation

1 : an instance of visiting: such as

a : an official visit (as for inspection)

b : wake entry 2 sense 3

c : temporary custody of a child granted to a noncustodial parent visitation rights

2a : 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

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Synonyms for visitation

Synonyms

call,
visit

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Annual park visitation plummeted in 2020, due to a combination of COVID-19, staffing shortages, wildfires and winter storms – though some parks may have felt just as crowded as ever. — oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2021 The Cleveland Clinic is tightening its visitation limits as COVID-19 cases remain elevated, Julie Washington reports. — cleveland, 14 Sep. 2021 In 2019, the National Park Service last saw its highest yearly visitation, with more than 327 million visitors nationwide. — Stephen Goin, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2021 Beyond delta variant’s uptick and last week’s visitation of Hurricane Ida, Jay-Z’s annual Made in America music festival in Philadelphia — canceled in 2020, as were most music festivals, due to COVID-19 — could have been a wash. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 6 Sep. 2021 Although official numbers won’t be reported until early next year, many parks are on track to obliterate their visitation records. — Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021 The Alta mayor noted that canyon visitation is skyrocketing outside the ski areas. — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2021 Family visitation begins at 1 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. service. — J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Sep. 2021 Syesha Mercado said Amen'Ra was taken from her custody on March 11 American Idol alum Syesha Mercado enjoyed a two-hour visitation with her son Amen'Ra on Sunday amid her months-long battle to bring the little boy home. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 30 Aug. 2021

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