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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Visit \Vis"it\, n. [Cf. F. visite. See {Visit}, v. t., and cf.
{Visite}.]
1. The act of visiting, or going to see a person or thing; a
brief stay of business, friendship, ceremony, curiosity,
or the like, usually longer than a call; as, a visit of
civility or respect; a visit to Saratoga; the visit of a
physician.
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2. The act of going to view or inspect; an official or formal
inspection; examination; visitation; as, the visit of a
trustee or inspector.
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{Right of visit} (Internat. Law), the right of visitation.
See {Visitation}, 4.
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