Definitions of brevet [əˈvɛt, ˈbrɛv ɪt]

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Definition of 'brevet'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) brevet
a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay.

2. (v.t.) brevet
to appoint, promote, or honor by brevet.

Etymology: (1325–75; ME < AF; OF brievet. See brief , -et)

Definition of 'brevet'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) brevet
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

2. (verb) brevet
promote somebody by brevet, in the military

Definition of 'brevet'

Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) brevet
taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission

2. (noun) brevet
a warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage]

3. (noun) brevet
a commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer

4. (verb) brevet
to confer rank upon by brevet

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