Brevet
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /bɹəˈvɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brevet is a noun meaning A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
Meaning
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
More Meanings
- A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
- (military) To promote by brevet.
- 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.
Word Forms
- brevets
- brevetting
- breveting
- brevetted
- breveted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colonelcy, patent, certificate, patents, brevetcy, warrant.
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