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Rarebrevet
The correct spelling is brevet.
How to pronounce brevet
noun
IPA: /bɹəˈvɛt/
Say it like: Bre-vet
The correct spelling is brevet. A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
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Meanings
noun
- 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 organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.
verb
- 1.To promote by brevet.
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