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brevet
[ bruh-vet, brev-it ]
noun
- 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.
verb (used with object)
, bre·vet·ted, bre·vet·ting or bre·vet·ed, bre·vet·ing.
- to appoint, promote, or honor by brevet.
brevet
/ ˈbrɛvɪt /
noun
- a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold temporarily a higher military rank without the appropriate pay and allowances
verb
- tr to promote by brevet
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Derived Forms
- ˈbrevetcy, noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brevet1
C14: from Old French brievet a little letter, from brief letter; see brief
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Example Sentences
To Mildred he was one of that numerous army of brevet relations known as gran-pop, pop, or uncle.
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Martin Falleix obtained a brevet for invention and a gold medal at the Exposition of 1824.
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On the reorganization of the army in 1815 he was retained as colonel in the Rifle Regiment, with brevet rank of brigadier-general.
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Such ability and devotion brought him home from Mexico bearing the brevet rank of Colonel.
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He rose to the brevet rank of major and served in the war of 1812 against Great Britain.
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