Canadian English Meaning of brevet

brevet

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Definitions and Meaning of brevet in English

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brevet (n)

a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

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brevet (v)

promote somebody by brevet, in the military

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brevet (n.)

A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].

A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.

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brevet (v. t.)

To confer rank upon by brevet.

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brevet (a.)

Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.

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brevet

a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay), promote somebody by brevet, in the militaryA warrant fro

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breve => Breve, breughel the elder => Bruegel the Elder, breughel => Brueghel, breuer => Breuer, bretzel => pretzel,