visitation

noun

vis·​i·​ta·​tion ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən 

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

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

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

The file came just three months after Moreland filed a petition to obtain full legal and physical custody of Axl, asking that Wayans receive visitation rights. —Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024

Webster will have custody of their dog, Nova, but VanSanten will have visitation rights, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 6 July 2024

Finding Your Way on Public Lands Public lands can sometimes resist visitation. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 July 2024

As the documents show, Webster will assume custody of Nova, while allowing VanSanten to have visitation rights. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

visitation

noun

vis·​i·​ta·​tion ˌviz-ə-ˈtā-shən 

: 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 

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