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(1):

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

(2):

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

(3):

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

(4):

(v. t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Brevet'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​b/brevet.html. 1828.
 
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