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visitation

noun

ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of visitation

as in visit

a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons the pastor and curate could hardly express how honored they were to receive this visitation from the bishop

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Recent Examples of visitation The consulate in Houston arranged for Victor to have a private visitation with his brother’s body, and helped process parole requests for family members in Mexico to attend the funeral. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 While campaigning last year, Kast visited El Salvador to study Bukele's security policies and tour the country’s notorious mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Technological glitches, limited privacy and fees can also make video visitation less than ideal. — Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 Family and friends of a woman killed in a boat crash on the Fox River last month came together over the weekend for a visitation. — Michelle Sproat, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitation

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visit

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Adair died in his cell following an altercation with multiple deputies that evening, many of whom testified Adair was being noncompliant and behaving erratically following a visit to the jail’s medical clinic.

— Sofi Zeman August 26, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Kennedy’s Samoa visit has become one of the most contentious events in his career.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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