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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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
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.
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Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
One metric that some view as prima facie evidence of looming inflation is a nearly 40% spike in money supply (M2) since the coronavirus pandemic struck in February 2020 (see chart).
—Nick Sargen, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
Yelp argued that it ought not be required to respond to the subpoena because Mirza failed to establish a prima facie case.
—Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2022
None of these scenarios is prima facie impossible, and therefore, once raised, none can be dismissed out of hand.
—Lindsay Beyerstein, The New Republic, 10 Dec. 2021
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Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
One metric that some view as prima facie evidence of looming inflation is a nearly 40% spike in money supply (M2) since the coronavirus pandemic struck in February 2020 (see chart).
—Nick Sargen, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
Yelp argued that it ought not be required to respond to the subpoena because Mirza failed to establish a prima facie case.
—Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2022
None of these scenarios is prima facie impossible, and therefore, once raised, none can be dismissed out of hand.
—Lindsay Beyerstein, The New Republic, 10 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prima facie
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On top of the drama, the Kings front office and ownership has assembled a roster that lacks defense on the wings, evident by the struggles to defend the 3-point line, and a true point guard.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is very evident in the fourth quarter.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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To a casual observer, the difference between o1 and o1-pro might not be immediately apparent, yet the performance gap in business tasks can be substantial.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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From its place on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile-long barrier island also known as the Southern Outer Banks, its beauty is apparent.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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It’s been axiomatic from time to time, for decades now, that the United States is in decline, and that somebody else—most recently, China—is the ascendant power.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trump Says In Speech Zelenskyy’s Ready To Sign Mineral Deal—After Oval Office Shouting Match This seems axiomatic.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Back in 2003, just months after the U.S. invaded Iraq, toppling President Saddam Hussein on the pretext of supposed weapons of mass destruction that never materialized, Libyan leader Muammar el-Qaddafi agreed to shutter his nation's burgeoning nuclear program in exchange for peace with Washington.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The presence of at least six US B-2 stealth bombers in the Indian Ocean and a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East only fueled speculation in Israel that a strike was not only possible, but increasingly probable.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Europe, projections showed a probable increase in Ambrosia—or ragweed pollen—also linked to rising temperatures.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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With these women having formidable 400-meter performances, there was no clear sign of who would reign victorious.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But new research suggests zeroing in on your daily heart rate and step count—and taking an extra second to crunch those numbers—could provide a clearer view into your cardiovascular health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Prima facie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prima%20facie. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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