Meaning

A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay..

Definitions by Sense

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.
4. (military) To promote by brevet.

Word Forms

• brevets
• brevetting
• breveting
• brevetted
• breveted

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When Should You Use Brevet?

Use brevet when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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