<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act of visiting.</li><li>A formal visit, as one permitted by a court's granting of visitation rights or by parents invited to a school to observe the work of students.</li><li>A visit for the purpose of making an official examination or inspection, as of a bishop to a diocese.</li><li>(Usually initial capital letter) The visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:36–56).</li><li>(Initial capital letter) A church festival, held on July 2, in commemoration of this visit.</li><li>The administration of comfort or aid, or of affliction or punishment: a visitation of the plague.</li><li>An affliction or punishment, as from God.</li><li>The appearance or coming of a supernatural influence or spirit.</li></ul>