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Word: Visitation
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin visitatio(n-), from the verb visitare (see visit)
ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃn
the appearance of a divine or supernatural being
Short Definition:appearance of divine or supernatural being
Examples:- visitations in the form of a child whimpering
- the blinding light signified a visitation from God
an official visit of inspection, especially one by a bishop to a church in his diocese.
Short Definition:official visit of inspection
a divorced person's right to spend time with their children in the custody of a former spouse
Short Definition:divorced person's right to spend time with their children in custody of former spouse
Examples:- the mother was uncooperative with visitation
- a visitation schedule
a gathering with the family of a deceased person before the funeral
Short Definition:gathering with family of deceased person before funeral
Examples:- the visitation will be held today at the funeral home
a disaster or difficulty regarded as a divine punishment
Short Definition:disaster or difficulty regarded as divine punishment
Examples:- a visitation of the plague
the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth related in Luke 1:39–56.
Short Definition:visit of Virgin Mary to Elizabeth related in Luke 1:39-56
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