I. ˈvē-zə also -sə noun
Etymology: French, from Latin, neuter plural of visus, past participle
Date: 1831
1. : an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed
2. : a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document
II. transitive verb
( vi·saed -zəd, -səd ; vi·sa·ing -zə-iŋ, -sə-)
Date: circa 1847
: to give a visa to (a passport)