'Visa' definitions:
Definition of 'visa'
(from WordNet)
noun
An endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
verb
Provide (a passport) with a visa
verb
Approve officially; "The list of speakers must be visaed"
Definition of 'Visa'
From: GCIDE
- Visa \Vi"sa\, n. [F.] A written stamp or document obtained by a citizen of one country from the proper authorities of another country, denoting that that person's passport has been examined, and that the person who bears the visa is permitted to enter or pass through the second country. It is usually in the form of an endorsement on the passport of the person seeking permission to enter a foreign country; however, in some cases a separate document is issued that does not create a mark in the passport. Same as Vis['e]. [1913 Webster + PJC] Visa card
Definition of 'Visa'
From: GCIDE
- Visa \Vi"sa\ (v[=e]"z[.a]), Visa card \Vi"sa card`\ (v[=e]"z[.a] k[aum]rd`), prop. n. A credit card issued with the Trade Name "Visa" on it; as, he charged the dinner to his Visa. Visa is a competitor of Master Card, Discover, MBNA, and American Express, and other credit card companies. [PJC]
Definition of 'Visa'
From: GCIDE
Definition of 'visa'
From: GCIDE
- Vis'e \Vi*s['e]"\, n. [F. vis['e], p. p. of viser to put a visa to, fr. L. visus seen, p. p. of videre to see.] A document or an indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities of certain countries, denoting that the passport has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on her journey. Same as visa; -- an older spelling now used less frequently than visa. [1913 Webster + PJC] [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'visa'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acceptance,
- affidavit,
- affirmance,
- affirmation,
- approbation,
- approval,
- attestation,
- authentication,
- authority,
- authorization,
- autograph,
- bill of health,
- certificate,
- certificate of proficiency,
- certification,
- christcross,
- cipher,
- clearance,
- confirmation,
- countermark,
- countersign,
- countersignature,
- counterstamp,
- credential,
- cross,
- deposition,
- device,
- diploma,
- endorsement,
- full pratique,
- go-ahead,
- green light,
- hand,
- imprimatur,
- initials,
- John Hancock,
- mark,
- mark of signature,
- monogram,
- navicert,
- nod,
- notarization,
- notarized statement,
- note,
- OK,
- okay,
- pass,
- passport,
- permission,
- pratique,
- protection,
- ratification,
- rubber stamp,
- safe-conduct,
- safeguard,
- sanction,
- seal,
- sheepskin,
- sigil,
- sign manual,
- signature,
- signet,
- stamp,
- stamp of approval,
- subscription,
- sworn statement,
- testamur,
- testimonial,
- the nod,
- ticket,
- validation,
- vise,
- voucher,
- warrant,
- warranty,
- witness,
- X