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prima facie evidence
prima facie evidencenounevidence sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of fact unless rebutted.
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prima-facie evidence
prima-facie evidencenounlaw evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of the truth of a fact unless controverted
prima facie evidence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prima facie evidence
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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“Secrecy and exclusivity are prima facie evidence of gang activity in the tattooed groups,” said Inspector General Max Huntsman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025
Lawyers acting for Labour previously asked the High Court to grant permission to use the document, which it said contained "prima facie evidence of wrongdoing".
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023
Violation of this rule is considered prima facie evidence of reckless driving.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
Is the existence of journalistic error prima facie evidence of journalistic malice?
From Slate • Nov. 23, 2021
At his feet was an oily sediment along the water’s edge and the gravel was thick with “sand blossom”—tiny fossil formations 88 that are prima facie evidence of oil.
From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Lundsford, Hugh
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