26984 words

visitation

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
an official visit from someone important:

Examples:

humorous We're awaiting a visitation from the inspector.
2
an arrangement in which a divorced parent may spend time with the children he or she no longer lives with, at agreed times and under agreed conditions:

Examples:

The mother agreed to visitation rights for the boys' father.
3
an event that is considered to be a message or a punishment from God:

Examples:

In 1917 three shepherd children reported a visitation from the Virgin Mary.
4
the act of visiting, or a visit:

Examples:

[ U ] The hospital has strict rules about visitation.
5
law Visitation is the act of a divorced parent spending time with a child he or she no longer lives with at agreed times and according to agreed conditions.

Navigation