prima facie evidence

noun

Law.

evidence sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of fact unless rebutted.

prima-facie evidence

noun

law evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of the truth of a fact unless controverted

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prima facie evidence¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

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Any off-world bug could be analysed, possibly even brought back to Earth, providing prima facie evidence to at least significantly limit any scientific push back that may ensue.

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“Secrecy and exclusivity are prima facie evidence of gang activity in the tattooed groups,” said Inspector General Max Huntsman.

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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".

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Violation of this rule is considered prima facie evidence of reckless driving.

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“DeSantis has publicly and repeatedly singled Disney out, and I think there is what the lawyers would call prima facie evidence — evidence on the surface — that appears to support the claim that the company is being punished because of its political views,” Barrett said.

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