1
as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
a prima facie case of tax fraud
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2
as in evident
not needing proof in order to be accepted
actions that established a prima facie case of discrimination
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Recent Examples of prima facie
There is a strong prima facie case that raw scientific data should be made freely available.
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Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2016
Moreover, Woodbury views the renaming of Dixie State University to Utah Tech University as prima facie evidence that cancel culture is taking root in St. George.
—Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
Many unsuccessful Black head coach candidates will probably meet this initial (prima facie) case of discrimination.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022
While most states follow absolute speeding limits, some have presumed or prima facie speeding limits, according to a database created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology software engineer John Carr.
—Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
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Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2016
Moreover, Woodbury views the renaming of Dixie State University to Utah Tech University as prima facie evidence that cancel culture is taking root in St. George.
—Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
Many unsuccessful Black head coach candidates will probably meet this initial (prima facie) case of discrimination.
—Eric Bachman, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2022
While most states follow absolute speeding limits, some have presumed or prima facie speeding limits, according to a database created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology software engineer John Carr.
—Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prima facie
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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In fact, sensuality is its muse, which is evident in the aphrodisiac-esque notes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Along with the quarterback position after releasing Rodgers, which is obvious, the Jets will need multiple new wide receivers after releasing Adams, two new tight ends, and a right tackle, and that’s just on the offensive side of the team.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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He has been floated as a possible presidential candidate in 2028.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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As much as possible, the most elemental steps are to be surfaced, and then they can each be separately resolved.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This insight is sort of nihilism lite, and a handy, if somewhat axiomatic, mantra for navigating the inanity of everyday life.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The security services—the army, police, and the mukhabarat or intelligence services—are staffed primarily by Jordanians of tribal origin, whose loyalty to the king and the monarchy has long been axiomatic.—
David Schenker,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2017
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The problem is the mayor, the supposed guardian of city taxpayers, who apparently can’t say no and who appears to have used the contract talks to buy the manager’s loyalty.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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YouTubers are used to carefully scanning supposed offers to weed out the real ones from the fakes.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Another probable place to lay blame is the social media companies that draw kids in, memorizing their patterns through algorithms to keep them viewing and engaged.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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Friday Rockies probable pitchers: LHP Kyle Freeland, RHP Antonio Senzatela, RHP Angel Chivilli, RHP Diego Castillo, LHP Evan Justice, LHP Jack O’Loughlin.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Prima facie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prima%20facie. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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