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Term: JACTITATION
Definition: Jactitation is when someone falsely boasts or claims something that harms another person. It can also refer to a type of slander that damages someone's reputation or title.
Jactitation is a term used in law to describe a false boasting or claim that causes harm to another person.
These examples illustrate how jactitation can cause harm to another person. In the first example, the false claim of marriage can cause emotional distress to the actual spouse or family members. In the second example, the false claim of property ownership can harm the actual owner's reputation and potentially cause financial loss.