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