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
Visitation
: 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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The temporary supervised visitation (for one hour every other week) began in September 2024.
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Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitation boomed, the federal government imposed regulations requiring tour operators to have permits and insurance, and that began to squeeze locals out of the industry, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Exact visitation numbers and demographics are under lock and key, not even accessible to the state’s tourism office, Explore Minnesota.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Officials also say this time of year is when state parks and beaches start to see an increase in visitation with peak timing up through Memorial Day weekend.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
As visitation boomed, the federal government imposed regulations requiring tour operators to have permits and insurance, and that began to squeeze locals out of the industry, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Exact visitation numbers and demographics are under lock and key, not even accessible to the state’s tourism office, Explore Minnesota.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Officials also say this time of year is when state parks and beaches start to see an increase in visitation with peak timing up through Memorial Day weekend.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visitation
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“Visitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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