VISITATION


Meaning of VISITATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌvi-zə-ˈtā-shən ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1. : an instance of visiting: as

a. : an official visit (as for inspection)

b. : wake II,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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.