jactitation
noun
- the act of bragging
- Law a false boast or false statement that causes harm to another person
- Med. restless tossing or jerking of the body in severe illness
See jactitation in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jăkˌtĭ-tāˈshən)
noun- A false boasting or claim, especially one detrimental to the interests of another.
- Extreme restlessness or tossing in bed, as can occur with some forms of acute disease.
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