jactitation
jac·ti·ta·tion
noun
1.
speaking of yourself in superlatives
2.
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
Origin
From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).
Phrases
- jactitation of marriage
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