Brevet

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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

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

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To confer rank upon by brevet.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

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