prima facie case
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prima facie case
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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However, European football's governing body said there was enough evidence to adequately support a "prima facie" case against him in relation to the use of discriminatory language.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
But under the law, to pierce the attorney-client privilege, the government must prove a prima facie case and prove that communications were made to further a fraud or crime.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2023
That constituted “a prima facie case of undisclosed earmarking,” according to the plaintiffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2022
"The Commission at this stage is convinced that a prima facie case is made out against Apple which merits investigation," it said.
From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2021
Fortunately, the mind has its grand jury as well as its little one: and it will not put a book upon its trial without a prima facie case in its favor.
From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by Smith, David Eugene
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