Sekirov Dictionary

brevet

UK /ˈbɹɛv.ɪt/US /bɹəˈvɛt/

noun4

  1. A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
  2. A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
  3. An authoritative grant or mark of recognition; a seal of approval.
  4. An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.

verb1

  1. To promote by brevet.
forms

breveted · brevetted · breveting · brevetting · brevets

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