Visitation
(noun)
- The action of visiting someone or something.
- An instance of visiting a place, especially for a religious purpose.
- An official visit, especially by a bishop to one of his or her diocesan churches.
- A supernatural appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity or a dead person.
- A period of supervision or support provided for a parent who has limited access to their children.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french, from latin visitatio(n-), from visitare "to visit".
Examples:
- She made a visitation to the sick woman in the hospital.
- The visitation was a time of peace and reflection.
- The bishop made a visitation to the church.
- The visitation was a sign of divine favor.
- The visitation was a chance for the parent to bond with their children.