prima facie
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European football's governing body said this is because there was enough evidence to support a "prima facie violation" based on the evidence available.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“Every person born in the country,” wrote Bates in late November 1862, “is, at the moment of birth, prima facie a citizen…without any reference to race or color, or any other accidental circumstance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 4, 2025
“Secrecy and exclusivity are prima facie evidence of gang activity in the tattooed groups,” said Inspector General Max Huntsman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025
Violation of this rule is considered prima facie evidence of reckless driving.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023
He knew quite well that if found in this room his presence would show a prima facie evidence that he knew the storage place of the stolen plunder.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Chapman, Allen
