Word of the Day (April 21, 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)
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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