Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪmə ˈfeɪʃi/
noun a legal term that refers to evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption of fact unless rebutted
A1 The judge made a decision based on prima facie evidence.
A2 The police arrested the suspect based on prima facie evidence.
B1 The prosecutor presented prima facie evidence to the jury.
B2 The defense attorney challenged the prima facie case against their client.
C1 The prima facie case against the defendant was strong.
C2 The prima facie evidence was enough to convict the defendant.
adjective used to describe evidence or arguments that are sufficient on their face and do not require further proof
A1 The prima facie evidence suggested that the suspect was guilty.
A2 The police had prima facie evidence to arrest the suspect.
B1 The prima facie case presented by the prosecution seemed convincing.
B2 The judge ruled that there was prima facie evidence to proceed with the trial.
C1 The prima facie assessment of the situation indicated a need for further investigation.
C2 The prima facie conclusion drawn by the experts was later confirmed by additional evidence.
formal The evidence presented is prima facie and suggests the defendant's guilt.
informal At first glance, it seems like the defendant is guilty based on the evidence.
slang Looks like the defendant is in trouble, judging by the evidence.
figurative The surface-level evidence paints a clear picture of the defendant's involvement.
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