brevet

1. n. A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer. Source: opted

2. v. t. To confer rank upon by brevet. Source: opted

3. a. Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission. Source: opted

4. n. a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay) Source: wordnet

5. v. promote somebody by brevet, in the military Source: wordnet

6. A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for whichhe receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer. Source: adambom

7. n:100 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 Source: ecdict

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