an act of visiting someone, or in religious context, an appearance of a divine being.
From Latin 'visitatio,' derived from 'visitare' meaning 'to visit or see.' The word entered English in the 13th century and retained both secular and spiritual meanings throughout its history.
In medieval times, 'visitation' referred to divine punishment or blessing, but in modern courts it specifically means a parent's right to spend time with their child—showing how ancient spiritual concepts got transformed into legal custody arrangements.
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