Meaning of blood chit | Babel Free
Definitions
- A notice carried by military personnel, addressed to any civilians who may come across them when they are in trouble, requesting that assistance be offered to them in such situations.
- A form signed by a passenger on a private or military aircraft, granting indemnity to the flight operator against any accident.
Examples
“I was then made to sign a "Blood Chit" known as an "Indemnity Bond". Dick then took me to an aircraft, jumped into the cockpit and strapped me to the seat together with a parachute.”
“When I had signed the 'blood chit', giving Air Ministry indemnity in case of accidents, we were ready to take off.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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