Jactitation Definition & Meaning

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

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