Other competitive bidding rules. include: (2) Since finding a good fit is so important in a competitive auction, until a fit is. found, any new-suit bid usually promises a 5-card suit and at least 8-9+ HCPâs at. the one level and 10+ at the two level.
Definition of litmus. 1  1 : a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator. 2  2 : the critical factor in a litmus test; also : litmus test.
A litmus test means that you one overriding issue (abortion, for example) and you judge all candidates by their position on that one issue. The phrase litmus test actually comes from the world of chemistry. Litmus paper is used to determine if a liquid is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.