JACTITATION

Deceitful 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 (jak-ti-tay-shŏn) n. restless tossing and turning of a person suffering from a severe disease, frequently one with a high fever.