■ noun
1》 the appearance of a divine or supernatural being.
2》 (in Church use) an official visit of inspection, especially one by a bishop.
↘a pastoral or charitable visit.
3》 N. Amer. a divorced person's right to spend time with their children in the custody of a former spouse.
4》 N. Amer. a gathering with the family of a deceased person before the funeral.
5》 a disaster or difficulty regarded as a divine punishment.
6》 ( the Visitation ) the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth related in Luke 1:39–56.