A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.
A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
An authoritative grant or mark of recognition; a seal of approval.
To promote by brevet.
The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts
A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.
The authority to act for another, especially when written.
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.
Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.
To serve as a proxy for.
To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.