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jactitation Definition

jac·ti·ta·tion (jak′ti tās̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of bragging
  2. Law a false boast or false statement that causes harm to another person
  3. Med. restless tossing or jerking of the body in severe illness

Etymology: ML jactitatio < L jactitare, to utter, tell in public < jactare, to throw: see jet

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