prima facie
/ˌpraɪmə ˈfeɪʃi/
at first sight; based on initial impression
prima facie in a sentence
“There was prima facie evidence of fraud.”
Origin of prima facie
Latin: prima first (ablative of primus) + facie face/appearance (ablative of facies)
Related Words
pro bono
done without charge for the public good
quid pro quo
something given in exchange for something else
quorum
the minimum number of members needed for valid proceedings
sine qua non
an essential condition; something absolutely necessary
status quo
the existing state of affairs
tabula rasa
a blank slate; the mind before receiving impressions