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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The legislation would not alter child support, as California law allows payments to continue even when a parent has lost custody or visitation.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The custody battle over Louetta began in July 2025 when Thomas initiated legal proceedings, seeking joint legal and physical custody of the little girl, along with visitation, Us Weekly reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The new flight is also expected to support Penn State by providing a reliable air service for research activity, student travel and visitation to the campus.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The custody battle over Louetta began in July 2025 when Thomas initiated legal proceedings, seeking joint legal and physical custody of the little girl, along with visitation, Us Weekly reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The new flight is also expected to support Penn State by providing a reliable air service for research activity, student travel and visitation to the campus.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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“Visitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitation. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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