a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
Used in a Sentence
brevet
How to use brevet in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for brevet.
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Quick take
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of brevet gathered in one view.
promote somebody by brevet, in the military
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for brevet.
noun
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
verb
promote somebody by brevet, in the military
Example sentences
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use brevet in a sentence?
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What does brevet mean?
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
What part of speech is brevet?
brevet is commonly used as noun, verb.