Brevet

Definition of Brevet

Bre`vet´ Pronunciation: brė`vĕt´; 277

n.	1.	A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
	2.	(Mil.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
v. t.	1.	(Mil.) To confer rank upon by brevet. [imp. & p. p. Brevetted ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Brevetting.]
a.	1.	(Mil.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.

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