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brevet
noun as in commission
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To Mildred he was one of that numerous army of brevet relations known as gran-pop, pop, or uncle.
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Martin Falleix obtained a brevet for invention and a gold medal at the Exposition of 1824.
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On the reorganization of the army in 1815 he was retained as colonel in the Rifle Regiment, with brevet rank of brigadier-general.
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Such ability and devotion brought him home from Mexico bearing the brevet rank of Colonel.
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He rose to the brevet rank of major and served in the war of 1812 against Great Britain.
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