visitation

noun

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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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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Relatives and friends may call for visitation on Monday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the church prior to the Mass. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Ann Kelly," 14 July 2018 Two weeks later, friends and family filled Healy Chapel on Downer Place for a visitation. — Hannah Leone, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora man killed in shootout with police had complicated history," 11 Apr. 2018 The gunfire broke out around 7 p.m., not long after David Jimenez arrived at the home to pick up his young son for visitation. — Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, "13-year-old suspected in Channelview slaying still on the run," 8 Apr. 2018 The visitation fee is a natural outgrowth of measures instituted in the spring of 2018. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "The City of Venice Will Soon Start Charging Tourists an Entrance Fee," 4 Mar. 2019 London Fashion Week ended with an unusual visitation, unannounced except by the blue velvet cushion that appeared on her seat just before the final show started: Queen Elizabeth II had arrived. — Matthew Schneier, New York Times, "London Fashion Week Draws the Queen and the Rabble," 21 Feb. 2018 The cost covered embalming, body preparation, visitation, a service and a graveside service. — Mark Davis, kansascity, "How much does a funeral cost? Here’s why you probably won’t find prices online," 1 Feb. 2018 There were conflicting reports about whether a funeral, visitation or other event was going on at the time. — CBS News, "Shooting in cemetery wounds 5 in San Francisco Bay area," 15 June 2018 His visitation and service is being held Wednesday (May 23) at Maravich Center on the LSU campus. — Ron Higgins, NOLA.com, "Rivals who became friends mourn the loss of LSU's Billy Cannon," 23 May 2018

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