- (n.) A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title or dignity. [French usage].
- (v.t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.
- (n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
- (a.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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