Definition of brevet

• 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 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.