Friday, February 27, 2015

Word of the Day (February 27, 2015)

Word of the Day (February 27, 2015)

Prima facie – (adj.) law: based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with (also: self-evident, true, valid, or sufficient at first impression)

Example: “The presence of blood gives a prima facie evidence of the crime committed.”

First use: 1800


(Reference: Merriam Webster Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Application. Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2015.)

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