Definition
brevetcies
noun
- Plural of brevetcy; the rank, commission, or status of holding a brevet (a commission granted to a military officer conferring a higher rank than the one for which pay is received).
Usage: military; historical; formal
Examples
- The general awarded several brevetcies to officers who had demonstrated exceptional valor in battle.
- During the Civil War, many soldiers received brevetcies as recognition for their service.
- The brevetcies granted after the campaign were considered great honors among the regiment.
- Officers holding brevetcies were recognized for their rank but did not always receive corresponding pay increases.