visitation
noun
vis·i·ta·tion
ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən 
1
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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Getaways like Yellowstone, Glacier, and Zion are already seeing record or close-to-record visitation numbers, according to the NPCA.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Hartman said detainees do have access to phone and video calls with their attorneys, and has told the Herald that visitations could be arranged upon request.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In May, Decker’s three daughters, ages 5, 8 and 9, did not return from a visitation trip with him; they were found dead near a Washington campground.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2025
Hill said that uncertainty is showing up in Las Vegas' visitation data.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Hartman said detainees do have access to phone and video calls with their attorneys, and has told the Herald that visitations could be arranged upon request.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
In May, Decker’s three daughters, ages 5, 8 and 9, did not return from a visitation trip with him; they were found dead near a Washington campground.
—Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2025
Hill said that uncertainty is showing up in Las Vegas' visitation data.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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“Visitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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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
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