Definitions for "Brevet"
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
To confer rank upon by brevet.
a long-distance, comfortably paced, bicycle ride with check-point controls and a time limit
a long distance recreational ride that is timed
a French term meaning “certificateâ€(tm) or “diploma”. In randonneuring it means the certification of having successfully completed a randonnee, as well as the long-distance event ( at least 200 kilometers) itself.