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jactitation
jac·ti·ta·tion J0007700 (jăk′tĭ-tā′shən)n.1. A false boasting or claim, especially one detrimental to the interests of another.2. Extreme restlessness or tossing in bed, as can occur with some forms of acute disease. [Medieval Latin iactitātiō, iactitātiōn-, false declaration, from Latin iactitātus, past participle of iactitāre, to utter, frequentative of iactāre, to boast, frequentative of iacere, to throw; see yē- in Indo-European roots.]jactitation (ˌdʒæktɪˈteɪʃən) n1. the act of boasting2. (Law) a false boast or claim that tends to harm another person, esp a false assertion that one is married to another, formerly actionable at law3. (Pathology) pathol Also called: jactation restless tossing in bed, characteristic of severe fevers and certain mental disorders[C17: from Medieval Latin jactitātiō, from Latin jacitāre to utter publicly, from jactitāre to toss about; see jactation]jac•ta•tion (dʒækˈteɪ ʃən) n. an abnormally restless tossing of the body. [1570–80; < Latin jactātiō shaking, jolting] jactitating, jactitation, jactation - If you toss and turn at night, you are jactitating; jactitation or jactation is restless tossing or twitching.See also related terms for toss.jactitationMedicine. twitching of the muscles or of other parts of the body. Also called jactation.See also: Body, HumanThesaurusNoun | 1. | jactitation - speaking of yourself in superlativesboast, boasting, self-praisespeech act - the use of language to perform some actcrowing, gasconade, line-shooting, vaporing, brag, bragging, crow - an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"braggadocio, rhodomontade, rodomontade, bluster - vain and empty boastingvaunt - extravagant self-praiseself-assertion - the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others | | 2. | jactitation - (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)lie, prevarication - a statement that deviates from or perverts the truthlaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" | | 3. | jactitation - (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illnessjactationqueasiness, restlessness, uneasiness - inability to rest or relax or be stillpathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases |
jactitation
jactitation [jak″tĭ-ta´shun] restless tossing to and fro in acute illness.jactitation (jăk′tĭ-tā′shən)n.1. A false boasting or claim, especially one detrimental to the interests of another.2. Extreme restlessness or tossing in bed, as can occur with some forms of acute disease.jac·ti·ta·tion , jactation (jak'ti-tā'shŭn, jak-tāshŭn) Extreme restlessness or tossing about from side to side. [L. jactatio, a tossing, fr. jacto, pp. -atus, to throw]jactitation 1. The extreme restlessness and tossing of delirium. 2. Sudden, irregular jerking or twitching. From the Latin jactitare, to throw out or to make a display. jactitation Related to jactitation: Jactitation of marriageJactitationDeceitful boasting, a deceptive claim, or a continuing assertion prejudicial to the right of another. One form of jactitation at Common Law is slander of title—defaming another person's title to real property. Some jurisdictions provide a remedy when the injured party brings an action for jactitation. jactitation a false claim that tends to harm another person. A false assertion that one is married to another was formerly actionable at law.JACTITATION. OF MARRIAGE, Eng. eccl. law. The boasting by an individual that he or she has married another, from which it may happen that they will acquire the reputation of being married to each other. 2. The ecclesiastical courts may in such cases entertain a libel by the party injured; and, on proof of the facts, enjoin the wrong-doer to perpetual silence; and, as a punishment, make him pay the costs. 3 Bl. Com. 93; 2 Hagg. Cons. R. 423 Id. 285; 2 Chit. Pr. 459. jactitation Related to jactitation: Jactitation of marriageSynonyms for jactitationnoun speaking of yourself in superlativesSynonymsRelated Words- speech act
- crowing
- gasconade
- line-shooting
- vaporing
- brag
- bragging
- crow
- braggadocio
- rhodomontade
- rodomontade
- bluster
- vaunt
- self-assertion
noun (law) a false boast that can harm othersRelated Words- lie
- prevarication
- law
- jurisprudence
noun (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illnessSynonymsRelated Words- queasiness
- restlessness
- uneasiness
- pathology
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