Definition

The status or position of a person who holds a brevet rank, which is a temporary promotion in the military without the usual pay or authority.

Example

He was awarded a brevetcy for his exceptional service during the campaign.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term brevetcy?

Yeah, I think it refers to a special rank in the military, right?

Exactly! It means a brevet officer has a rank without the usual requirements.

That sounds interesting; I didn't know there were different levels like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'brevetcy' originates from the French word 'brevet', meaning a certificate or a document granting a privilege, combined with the suffix '-cy', which denotes a state or condition. Thus, 'brevetcy' refers to the state or condition of holding a brevet or a certificate of authority.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brevet' as a certificate that grants a special privilege, and '-cy' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'brevetcy' is the state of holding such a certificate.

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