Visitations
/ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official inspections or supervisory visits by a legal or ecclesiastical authority to investigate conditions or enforce regulations.
The bishop conducted visitations to ensure the clergy adhered to church laws.
- (n.) Formal inquiry or custody checks conducted by a court or child welfare authorities regarding parental access or guardianship.
The courts arranged visitations allowing the non-custodial parent to see the child regularly.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, visitations often imply formal supervisory or investigative actions by authorities, distinguishing them from casual or informal visits.
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