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jactitation
How to use jactitation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for jactitation.
Editorial note
It's not limited to professional qualifications; some places still observe the crime of jactitation, which is pretending to be married.
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speaking of yourself in superlatives
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of jactitation gathered in one view.
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for jactitation.
noun
speaking of yourself in superlatives
See also: boast, boasting, self-praise
noun
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
noun
(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
See also: jactation
Example sentences
It's not limited to professional qualifications; some places still observe the crime of jactitation, which is pretending to be married.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use jactitation in a sentence?
It's not limited to professional qualifications; some places still observe the crime of jactitation, which is pretending to be married.
What does jactitation mean?
speaking of yourself in superlatives
What part of speech is jactitation?
jactitation is commonly used as noun.