prima facie case

noun

, Law.

1. a case in which the evidence produced is sufficient to enable a decision or verdict to be made unless the evidence is rebutted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prima facie case¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

A prima facie case was made out and an order sent for his extradition.

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Formerly it had taken much time for the Commission to prepare its formal orders and its prima facie case for the courts.

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This directs research to a new quarter; but though a good prima facie case of suspicion is made out, that is all.

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I should not dismiss my strong prima facie case against the likely person because of these difficulties.

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The Negro was arrested and placed in Niagara jail; a prima facie case was made out and an order sent for his extradition.

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