pri·ma fa·cie I. \|prīmə|fāshēˌē, -shē\adverb Etymology: Latin : at first view : on the first appearance < bears out what is prima facie probable — D.M.Davin > II. adjective 1.: based on immediate impression : apparent < prima facie plausibility > 2.: generally applicable but admitting of suspension in a given case < a prima facie right >