visitation

/ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. An official visit, especially by someone in authority or for inspection.
    • The ambassador made a formal visitation to the neighboring country.
    • The school prepared for a visitation from the education board.
    • A health inspector's visitation is scheduled for next Tuesday.
  2. The right of a parent who does not live with their child to spend time with the child, as granted by a court.
    • The father was granted weekend visitation with his children.
    • They agreed on a visitation schedule that works for both parents.
    • The court ordered supervised visitation for the safety of the child.
  3. An event or experience that is seen as a punishment or blessing from a divine or supernatural source.
    • The ancient text described the plague as a visitation from the gods.
    • They considered the good harvest a visitation of fortune.
    • The storm was seen as a visitation of nature's wrath.
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