An authoritative grant or mark of recognition; a seal of approval.
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.
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
To promote by brevet.
A tangible proof or tribute.
A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.
A credo, expression of conviction