brevet

brevet has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
• n.. A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
• v. t.. To confer rank upon by brevet.
• a.. Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.
• n.. a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
• v.. promote somebody by brevet, in the military