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prima facie Definition

prima fa·cie (prī′mə fā′s̸hē ē′, fā′s̸hē′, fā′s̸hə)

adverb

  1. at first sight; on first view, before further examination
  2. based on a first impression
  3. self-evident

Etymology: L

prima facie Synonyms

prima facie

modif.

at first sight, before further examination, superficial, seemingly, by all appearances; see also apparently.

prima facie Law Definition

adv

Latin

At first sight. Not in need of further support to establish credibility or existence; obvious, unless disproved.