prima facie evidence

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noun Law.

evidence sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of fact unless rebutted.

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Origin of prima facie evidence

First recorded in 1790–1800

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How to use prima facie evidence in a sentence

Aggression becomes the accredited form of action, and booty serves as prima facie evidence of successful aggression.
The Theory of the Leisure Class|Thorstein Veblen
It is prima facie evidence of a vicarious leisure extending far back in the past.
The Theory of the Leisure Class|Thorstein Veblen
The fact that the ruling class withhold this right is prima facie evidence that they deem it of importance for good or for evil.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2)|Ida Husted Harper
He was known to be an honest man and poverty then was not an unpardonable sin or even prima facie evidence of dishonesty.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson

It is prima facie evidence I think, subject to any observations you make upon it.
The Trial of Charles Random de Berenger, Sir Thomas Cochrane,|William Brodie Gurney

British Dictionary definitions for prima facie evidence

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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