prima facie case

nounLaw.

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

Origin of prima facie case

First recorded in 1890–95

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A prima facie case was made out and an order sent for his extradition.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 | Various
Formerly it had taken much time for the Commission to prepare its formal orders and its prima facie case for the courts.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. Ripley
This directs research to a new quarter; but though a good prima facie case of suspicion is made out, that is all.
The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 | Various
I should not dismiss my strong prima facie case against the likely person because of these difficulties.
The Trees of Pride | G.K. Chesterton
The Negro was arrested and placed in Niagara jail; a prima facie case was made out and an order sent for his extradition.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 | Various

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