What is the meaning of the Latin expression 'prima facie' as in 'prima facie guilty'?

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What is the meaning of the Latin expression 'prima facie' as in 'prima facie guilty'?

2006-07-23 07:45:28 · 3 answers · asked by yakkydoc 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Prima Facie = at first sight ... basically, enough evidence in itself

2006-07-23 07:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Clambo 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋

Prima Facie si a Latin expression wich means "At first sight" in law, its when theres enough evidence to prove someyhing by itself so "prima fascie guilty" is a person who is obviously guilty.

2006-07-23 14:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Rikardøv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pretty sure it means First sight but could also mean first make

2006-07-23 20:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋