Brevet
Word | BREVET |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | bre vet |
Pronunciations | /bɹəˈvɛt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Brevet"
What do we mean by brevet?
A commission promoting a military officer in rank without an increase in pay. noun
To promote by brevet. transitive verb
To confer brevet rank upon.
A letter of authority; a commission. noun
In the British and American armies, a commission to an officer which promotes him to a higher rank, without conferring a right to receive corresponding advance in pay. noun
A patent; a warrant; a license; a commission; an official diploma in writing, conferring some privilege or distinction. noun
Assigned or conferred by brevet; appointed by brevet.
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. French usage. noun
A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer. noun
To confer rank upon by brevet. transitive verb
Taking or conferring rank by brevet. adjective
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay. 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. noun
To promote by brevet. verb
Promote somebody by brevet, in the military verb
A document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay) noun
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
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.
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