English word visitation comes from Latin visitatio (Sight, appearance. Visit. Visitation, punishment.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| visitatio | Latin (lat) | Sight, appearance. Visit. Visitation, punishment. |
| visitacion | Old French (fro) | |
| visitacioun | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| visitation | English (eng) | A punishment or blessing ordained by God.. An encounter with supernatural beings such as ghosts or aliens.. An official visit to inspect or examine something.. The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.. The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access. |