Associations to the word «Jactitation»

Wiktionary

JACTITATION, noun. Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment
JACTITATION, noun. (medicine) extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed
JACTITATION OF MARRIAGE, noun. (UK) (legal) A giving out or boasting by a party that he or she is married to another, whereby a common reputation of their matrimony may ensue.

Dictionary definition

JACTITATION, noun. Speaking of yourself in superlatives.
JACTITATION, noun. (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law).
JACTITATION, noun. (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness.

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