prima facie
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However, European football's governing body said there was enough evidence to adequately support a "prima facie" case against him in relation to the use of discriminatory language.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 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
Index to copyright registrations Catalogue of copyright entries Catalogue cards Catalogues and indexes prima facie evidence Sec.
From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Richard Rogers Bowker
