Visitation

  1. Proper noun.  (''Roman Catholic Church'') the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth; the commemoration of this on 31st May.
  2. Noun.  The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.
  3. Noun.  An official visit to inspect or examine something.
  4. Noun.  An encounter with supernatural beings such as ghosts or aliens.
  5. Noun.  The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access.
  6. Noun.  A punishment or blessing ordained by God.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.