The Collaborative International Dictionary
Prima facie \Pri"ma fa"ci*e\ [L., from abl. of primus first + abl. of facies appearance.] At first view; on the first appearance.
Prima facie evidence (of a fact) (Law), evidence which is
sufficient to establish the fact unless rebutted.
--Bouvier.
Usage examples of "prima facie evidence".
The challenging of a jury in England is rare because prima facie evidence must be produced against the juror.
Even a brief study of the human mind would teach you that a threat is prima facie evidence of one's innocence.
The cases which have raised difficulties needing explanation are those in which the court has ruled that there was prima facie evidence of negligence, or some evidence of negligence to go to the jury.
Possession of Tobacco or Alcohol will be considered Prima Facie Evidence of Undesirability.
The speaking of Languages other than American by persons over the Age of Six will be considered Prima Facie Evidence of Nonassimilability, though this shall not be construed to prohibit Religious Ritual in Languages other than American.
The prima facie evidence against him, combined with his absurd confession, made impossible such a step on the part of the authorities.
When as a direct result of spirit healing we see mastery established over 'incurable' diseases that are beyond the wit of our medical men to accomplish, we establish the prima facie evidence for the reality of spirit healing.