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Jactitation
JACTITATIONDeceitful 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. |
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"Jactitation." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Jactitation." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702422.html "Jactitation." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702422.html |
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jactitation
jactitation (jak-ti-tay-shŏn) n. restless tossing and turning of a person suffering from a severe disease, frequently one with a high fever.
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"jactitation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "jactitation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-jactitation.html "jactitation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-jactitation.html |
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