prima facie
phrase | /prima facie/
at first sight; sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
Literal meaning:
"at first appearance"
prima facie
phrase | /prima facie/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDat first sight; sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
Literal meaning:
"at first appearance"
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Examples
"There was prima facie evidence linking the suspect to the scene."
"Prima facie, the agreement seemed valid until more facts surfaced."
Mnemonic Trick
Prima facie = on first appearance → initially convincing
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