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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