prima facie

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɹaɪmə ˈfeɪʃiː/, /-ʃə/

Adverb

prima facie

1. (legal) At first sight; on the face of it.

Synonyms

• apparently, seemingly, ostensibly; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly

Related terms

• ex facie

Adjective

prima facie (not comparable)

1. (legal) Apparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.

Synonyms

• immediate, indubitable, self-evident; see also Thesaurus:obvious

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