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Brevet
/bɹəˈvɛt/
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
📖 Definitions of "Brevet"
noun
- 1
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
- 2
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
- 3
An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.
verb
- 1
To promote by brevet.
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