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prima facie /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/ adjective
prima facie
/ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/
adjective
Learner's definition of PRIMA FACIE
always used before a noun law
: based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with(法律)有表面证据的,有初步证据的,有望立案的

prima facie

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adverb

pri·​ma fa·​cie ˌprī-mə-ˈfā-shə How to pronounce prima facie (audio)
-shē,
-sē,
 also  -shē-ˌē,
-sē-ˌē
: at first view : on the first appearance

prima facie

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adjective

1
: true, valid, or sufficient at first impression : apparent
the theory … gives a prima facie solution R. J. Butler
2
3
: legally sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved
prima facie evidence

Example Sentences

Adjective a prima facie case of tax fraud There is strong prima facie evidence that she committed perjury.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Many unsuccessful Black head coach candidates will probably meet this initial (prima facie) case of discrimination. Eric Bachman, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022 While most states follow absolute speeding limits, some have presumed or prima facie speeding limits, according to a database created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology software engineer John Carr. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 One metric that some view as prima facie evidence of looming inflation is a nearly 40% spike in money supply (M2) since the coronavirus pandemic struck in February 2020 (see chart). Nick Sargen, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022 Yelp argued that it ought not be required to respond to the subpoena because Mirza failed to establish a prima facie case. Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2022 Once the employee makes out a prima facie, the burden shifts to the employer to articulate a non-discriminatory reason for its actions. Eric Bachman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 The first issue decided by the appellate court centered on whether Sempowich established a prima facie case of employment discrimination under Title VII. Eric Bachman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 None of these scenarios is prima facie impossible, and therefore, once raised, none can be dismissed out of hand. Lindsay Beyerstein, The New Republic, 10 Dec. 2021 And thus far a disquieting amount of the information the mobster alleged appears to have a prima facie believability. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 8 June 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, borrowed from Latin prīmā faciē, from prīmā, ablative singular feminine of prīmus "first, foremost" + faciē, ablative singular of faciēs "appearance, sight" — more at prime entry 2, face entry 1

Adjective

derivative of prima facie entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prima facie was circa 1500

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