jactitation

From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).

• IPA^(key): /ˌd͡ʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

jactitation (countable and uncountable, plural jactitations)

1. Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
2. A false pretense of being married to somebody.
3. (medicine) Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.

• jactitation of marriage