BLOOD TEST

blood test.The medical analysis of blood, esp. to establish paternity or (as required in some states) to test for sexually transmitted diseases in marriage-license applicants. See SEROLOGICAL TEST. BLOODWITE

bloodwite.Hist. 1.EFFUSIO SANGUINIS(1).2.EFFUSIO SANGUINIS(2).3. The right to levy a fine involving the shedding of blood. 4. The exemption from the payment of a fine involving the shedding of blood. 5.Scots law. A penalty for a brawl or riot in which blood is shed.[Blacks Law 8th]