prima facie

• مصطلح قانوني لاتيني يعني 'للوهلة الأولى' أو 'من النظرة الأولى'، ويُستخدم لوصف الأدلة التي تكفي لإثبات الواقعة أو الدعوى ما لم يثبت ما يناقضها. وهو ما يبدو صحيحًا أو كافيًا في الظاهر دون تعمق.

A Latin legal term meaning 'at first sight' or 'on the face of it', used to describe evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or case unless rebutted.

1. At first sightC1formal

   Based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise.

   بادئ ذي بدء

   • There is prima facie evidence that the contract was breached.
   • The judge ruled that the case had prima facie merit.
   • Prima facie, the argument seems convincing.

2. Sufficient evidenceC1formal

   Denoting evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted.

   الدليل الكافي

   • The prosecution presented a prima facie case against the defendant.
   • The report provides prima facie proof of negligence.
   • A prima facie case of discrimination was established.