Prima Facie Definition
prīmə fāshē -shə, -shē-ē
adverb
At first sight; on first view, before further examination.
Webster's New World
Based on a first impression.
Webster's New World
Self-evident.
Webster's New World
At first sight. Not in need of further support to establish credibility or existence; obvious, unless disproved.
Webster's New World Law
Synonyms:
adjective
True, authentic, or adequate at first sight; ostensible.
Prima facie evidence.
American Heritage
(law) Apparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
Wiktionary
Origin of Prima Facie
Middle English manifestly from Latin prīmā faciē prīmā feminine ablative of prīmus first faciē ablative of faciēs shape, face
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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