(A popular name for) the Act 31 Hen. VIII. c. 4, called the Law of the Six Articles, imposing severe penalties on those who disputed certain articles of faith.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Hall's Vnion: Henry VIII.
Definition of Bloody Statute in US English:
Bloody Statute
noun
(A popular name for) the Act 31 Hen. VIII. c. 4, called the Law of the Six Articles, imposing severe penalties on those who disputed certain articles of faith.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Hall's Vnion: Henry VIII.