prima facie

• Expressão latina usada no direito para indicar algo que, à primeira vista, parece ser verdadeiro ou suficiente, mas que pode ser refutado. Refere-se a evidência que, se não for contestada, basta para estabelecer um fato ou uma causa.

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.

   À primeira vista

   • 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.

   Prova suficiente

   • 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.