pri·ma fa·cie 
/ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə, Brit ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə, Brit ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/ adjective law : based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with
▪ a prima facie case ▪ There is strong prima facie evidence that she committed perjury. [=when we look at the situation now, there is strong evidence that she committed perjury, although it is possible that we will find out that she did not commit perjury when we learn more]
▪ a prima facie case ▪ There is strong prima facie evidence that she committed perjury. [=when we look at the situation now, there is strong evidence that she committed perjury, although it is possible that we will find out that she did not commit perjury when we learn more]
