jactitation (n.)

  1. speaking of yourself in superlatives

    [ Syn: boast , boasting , self-praise ]

  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

    [ Syn: jactation ]

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