LEGAL WORD
Prima facie
Latin phrase · Evidence
Prima facie
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Evidence
1 What it means
At first sight. Evidence that is enough to establish a fact unless disproved.
2 Use it in a sentence
The court found a prima facie case and granted an interim injunction.
3 Make it stick
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