prima facie

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Sherborne said this was "prima facie" evidence of phone hacking, to which Dacre responded by saying it was only "evidence" Miskiw was "desperately trying to get work out" of the paper.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“The ignition of the Saddleridge Fire by SCE’s power and transmission lines and equipment is prima facie evidence of SCE’s negligence,” states the complaint, which was filed by acting U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

“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

Violation of this rule is considered prima facie evidence of reckless driving.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

This is prima facie evidence of a lack of appreciation.

From The Palm Tree Blessing by Shepard, W. E.