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| jac·ti·ta·tion [ jàktə táysh'n ] (plural jac·ti·ta·tions) |
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1. med uncontrolled thrashing: violent and uncontrollable movements of the body and limbs, usually brought on by extremely high temperature, or occasionally by psychiatric disorders
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2. harmful lie: in law, a false boast or claim, especially one that is intended to harm another
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3. boasting: the act of boasting or exaggerating
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| [Mid-17th century. < medieval Latin jactitation-< Latin jactitare "bring forward in public, boast" < jacere "throw"] |
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