Definition of Brevet

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

Generic synonyms: Document, Papers, Written Document

2. Verb. Promote somebody by brevet, in the military.

Definition of Brevet

1. n. A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].

2. v. t. To confer rank upon by brevet.

3. a. Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.

Definition of Brevet

1. to confer an honorary rank upon [v -VETED, -VETING, -VETS or -VETTED, -VETTING, -VETS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brevet

bretons
brettice
brettice
bretticed
brettices
bretylium
bretylium tosylate
Bret Harte
Breuer
Breughel
Breughel the Elder
Breus mole
breve
breve
breves
brevet (current term)
brevetcies
brevetcy
brevete
breveted
breveting
brevets
brevetted
brevetting
breviaries
breviary
breviary
breviate
breviates
brevibacterium

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