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prima facie evidence
noun
, Law.
- evidence sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of fact unless rebutted.
prima-facie evidence
noun
- law evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of the truth of a fact unless controverted
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prima facie evidence1
First recorded in 1790–1800
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Example Sentences
Aggression becomes the accredited form of action, and booty serves as prima facie evidence of successful aggression.
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It is prima facie evidence of a vicarious leisure extending far back in the past.
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The fact that the ruling class withhold this right is prima facie evidence that they deem it of importance for good or for evil.
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He was known to be an honest man and poverty then was not an unpardonable sin or even prima facie evidence of dishonesty.
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It is prima facie evidence I think, subject to any observations you make upon it.
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