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

High visitation coincides with high temperatures, as an excessive heat warning was issued starting Friday by both Grand Canyon park officials and their frequent collaborator, the National Weather Service. —Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2024

Adams is also alleged to have told one of her visitation supervisors to take a couple of weeks off so Adams could question the children about Butler’s visitation supervisors. —Josh Dulaney, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024

Last week, Hernandez’s family and friends held a visitation for him at a Dundalk church. —Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024

The Massapequa Funeral Home is holding Thursday and Friday visitations during the afternoon and at night. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 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