अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

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

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

To confer rank upon by brevet.

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