Brevet
[brevit]
Definition
(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.
Editor: Quentin--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
(n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
(v. t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.
(a.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.
Editor: Nettie
Definition
n. a military commission entitling an officer to take rank above that for which he receives pay.—n. Brevet′cy the condition of one holding brevet rank.
Editor: Solomon
Examples
- Colonel Zachary Taylor--a brigadier-general by brevet--was therefore left in command. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- He was assigned to duty, however, by the President, with the rank which his brevet gave him. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- About the close of this battle, Brevet Major-General Charles Griffin relieved Major-General Warren in command of the 5th corps. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Comstock, aide-de-camp (now brevet brigadier-general), who accompanied the former expedition, was assigned, in orders, as chief-engineer to this. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A cavalry expedition, under Brevet Major-General Grierson, started from Memphis on the 21st of December. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- General Taylor was himself only a colonel, in real rank, at that time, and a brigadier-general by brevet. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- On the 25th a landing was effected without opposition, and a reconnoissance, under Brevet Brigadier-General Curtis, pushed up towards the fort. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
Typist: Miranda