meaning of brevet
1. A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
2. A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
3. To confer rank upon by brevet.
4. Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.
Related Words
brevet | brevetcies | brevetcy | brevetted | brevetting |
