I. ˈvēzə sometimes -ēsə noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Latin, neuter plural of visus, past participle of vidēre to see
1. : an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities (as of the country the bearer wishes to enter) denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed
2. : a signature of formal approval by a superior upon a document requiring approval as to form or content
II. transitive verb
( visaed -zəd, -səd ; visaed “ ; visaing -zəiŋ, -sə- ; visas )
1. : to give a visa to (a passport)
provide themselves with passports and … have them visaed by the consular officers — A.E.Aspinall
2. : to give official approval to : ratify
a list of topics and speakers must be presented and visaed in advance of every meeting — Nation