Brevet — Defs

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

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A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].[French usage]
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A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.(Mil.)

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

imp. & p. p. Brevetted; p. pr. & vb. n. Brevetting

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

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Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.(Mil.)