definition of
[jactitation]

[1] #1 jactitation n. [boast, boasting, self-praise] speaking of yourself in superlatives. wn

[2] #2 jactitation n. (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law). wn

[3] #3 jactitation n. [jactation] (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness. wn