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prima facie
adjective as in plain or clear on initial investigation
Strongest match
adverb as in at first view, before investigation
Example Sentences
Prima facie, the verdict here is less favorable than in the previous case.
The better view developed was that interference is prima facie unlawful but may be justified.
This would seem prima facie to be an almost impossible and perfectly meaningless restriction on marriage.
A prima facie case was made out and an order sent for his extradition.
Aggression becomes the accredited form of action, and booty serves as prima facie evidence of successful aggression.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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