Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

   2. The act of going to view or inspect; an official or formal
      inspection; examination; visitation; as, the visit of a
      trustee or inspector.

   {Right of visit} (Internat. Law), the right of visitation.
      See {Visitation}, 4.