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Definition of Brevet
1. Noun. A document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay).
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. Noun. A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay. ¹
2. Noun. An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points. ¹
3. Verb. To promote by brevet. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Brevet
1. to confer an honorary rank upon [v -VETED, -VETING, -VETS or -VETTED, -VETTING, -VETS]
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Literary usage of Brevet
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1. The Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1859)
"BT Gilpin to be Major in the Army; brevet-Major BT Gilpin to be ... brevet : Col.
BA Parker, Royal Marines (late Commandant of the Chatham Division), ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1855)
"JL Brown; 23d, brevet Major WP Campbell; 28th, brevet Major H. Andrews; 30th,
... Colonel; Major J. Johnston to be Major; brevet Major DAG Darroch, ..."
3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"Major WW Woods, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and AAIG Fourth division CC, MDM, to be
brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, for his habitual good conduct and gallantry at Selma ..."
4. The Military Laws of the United States: Relating to the Army, Volunteers by United States, John F. Callan (1863)
"... in the mode already provided for in subordinate grades, the prude of
lieutenant-general may tie specially conferred by brevet, and by brevet only, ..."
5. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"On motion of Mr. Hale, the Sen-' ; ed the bill by adding : " That officers having
brevet commissions shall not be entitled to any increase of pay or ..."
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