prima facie

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

adjective

: true, valid, or sufficient at first impression : apparent

the theory … gives a prima facie solution

R. J. Butler

: self-evident

: 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

Legal Definition

prima facie 1 of 2

adverb

pri·ma fa·cie ˈprī-mə-ˈfā-shə, -sē, -shē How to pronounce prima facie (audio)

: at first view : on first appearance absent other information or evidence

guidelines which would prima facie accredit new entrance examinations as nondiscriminatory

S. L. Lynch

compare ex facie

prima facie

2 of 2

adjective

: sufficient to establish a fact or case unless disproved

prima facie proof

a prima facie showing

单词	prima facie
释义	prima facie 1 of 2 adverb pri·ma fa·cie ˌprī-mə-ˈfā-shə -shē, -sē, also -shē-ˌē, -sē-ˌē : at first view : on the first appearance prima facie 2 of 2 adjective 1 : true, valid, or sufficient at first impression : apparent the theory … gives a prima facie solution R. J. Butler 2 : self-evident 3 : legally sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved prima facie evidence Synonyms Adjective apparent assumed evident ostensible ostensive presumed putative reputed seeming supposed See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Legal Definition prima facie 1 of 2 adverb pri·ma fa·cie ˈprī-mə-ˈfā-shə, -sē, -shē : at first view : on first appearance absent other information or evidence guidelines which would prima facie accredit new entrance examinations as nondiscriminatory S. L. Lynch compare ex facie prima facie 2 of 2 adjective : sufficient to establish a fact or case unless disproved prima facie proof a prima facie showing History and Etymology for prima facie Adverb Latin prima facie adjective 1 as in presumed appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed a prima facie case of tax fraud Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance presumed apparent supposed possible probable seeming evident assumed obvious ostensible putative alleged reputed likely plausible visible distinct superficial outward external manifest conceivable ostensive demonstrable clear plain deceptive supposable illusory purported imaginary pseudo illusive claimed misleading specious fake pretended professed feigned phony faked delusive delusory phoney so-called put-on Antonyms & Near Antonyms hidden impossible unlikely inconceivable actual improbable valid real implausible confirmed genuine sure established inapparent validated corroborated authenticated substantiated verified See More 2 as in evident not needing proof in order to be accepted actions that established a prima facie case of discrimination Synonyms & Similar Words evident axiomatic obvious apparent clear unmistakable self-evident manifest accepted unquestionable plain incontestable indisputable incontrovertible patent given self-explanatory transparent granted undeniable indubitable open-and-shut hands-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms questionable problematic dubious problematical moot debatable disputable arguable contestable doubtable See More
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