brevet
a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement.
to appoint, promote, or honor by brevet.
Origin of brevet
1Words Nearby brevet
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How to use brevet in a sentence
To Mildred he was one of that numerous army of brevet relations known as gran-pop, pop, or uncle.
The Fifth String | John Philip SousaMartin Falleix obtained a brevet for invention and a gold medal at the Exposition of 1824.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheOn the reorganization of the army in 1815 he was retained as colonel in the Rifle Regiment, with brevet rank of brigadier-general.
Such ability and devotion brought him home from Mexico bearing the brevet rank of Colonel.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII | John LordHe rose to the brevet rank of major and served in the war of 1812 against Great Britain.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler | Elizabeth Robins Pennell
British Dictionary definitions for brevet
/ (ˈbrɛvɪt) /
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold temporarily a higher military rank without the appropriate pay and allowances
(tr) to promote by brevet
Origin of brevet
1Derived forms of brevet
- brevetcy, noun
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