visitation

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The action or an instance of visiting or an instance of being visited.

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An official visit for the purpose of inspection or examination, as of a bishop to a diocese.

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The provision made for a parent to spend time with a child who is in the physical custody of another.

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A gathering of people in remembrance of a deceased person, especially in the presence of the body at a funeral home.

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An inflicting of punishment or affliction or a dispensation of comfort and blessing regarded as being ordained by God.

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A calamitous event or experience; a grave misfortune.

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The appearance or arrival of a supernatural being.

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The visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth.