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prima facie

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prima facie /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/ adjective
prima facie
/ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIMA FACIE
always used before a noun law
: based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with