brevet

v. promote an officer to a higher rank without raising his salary or significantly increasing his authority

n. document promoting an officer to a higher rank without raising his salary or significantly increasing his authority

Brevet may mean:Brevet (military), a temporary authorization for a person to hold a higher rankAircrew brevet, a badge worn by qualified aircrew in the Royal Air Force and British ArmyBrevet (cycling), a long-distance, comfortably paced, bicycle ride with check-point controls and a time limitBrevet des collèges, an exam taken by students in France
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Noun
1. a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
(hypernym) document, written document, papers
Verb
1. promote somebody by brevet, in the military
(hypernym) promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate

n. patent, warranty, ticket; certificate, licence

n. brevet, certificate, license; diploma