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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This camaraderie was evident watching the National Championships last weekend when Amber Glenn, who went on to win her second national championship, wished another skater good luck as that skater prepared to compete.—
Sarah Hughes,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Terrill said proof of the Crown Point Schools competitive salaries was evident at the beginning of last school year when there were 12 openings for elementary teachers.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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In 1994, the applied mathematician Peter Shor was inspired by a recent oracle result to develop a fast quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers—a task whose apparent difficulty underlies the cryptographic systems that keep our online data secure.—
Ben Brubaker,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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An unexpected blockbuster trade in the NBA involving five-time all star Luka Dončić and former NBA Finals champion Anthony Davis has sparked surprised reactions in players across the league — including Dončić's apparent new teammate LeBron James, per reports and plenty of in-game footage.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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But just as the rise of AI will be obvious in the ads, the challenges facing the entertainment business will also be reflected.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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The most obvious is the amount of alcohol consumed; a heavy drinker will be exposed to more acetaldehyde than a light drinker, leading to more damage.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Humanity’s firepower underpins the Anthropocene, which is the outcome not just of anthropogenic meddling but of a particular kind of meddling, made possible by humans’ species monopoly over fire.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 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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That would run counter to an axiomatic goal of U.S. grand strategy, which has remained constant for decades: to prevent the domination of either end of the Eurasian landmass by one or more potentially hostile powers.—
Aaron L. Friedberg,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2012
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That's what a supposed document says, outlining Trump's 100-day plan.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The second unit outscored Memphis’ bench 52-45, further undercutting the Grizzlies’ supposed depth advantage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The near silences are fulsome: A light wind rustles a pine tree, and corn husks make that unmistakable scratching sound.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Jupiter and moons Then there's Jupiter — unmistakable with its silvery-white brilliance, though only one-tenth as bright as Venus.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Nikola Vučević Trading center Nikola Vučević is the most probable move of the deadline for the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid are seen as the most probable destinations, while Manchester United showed some interest during the previous market.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Prima facie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prima%20facie. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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