prima facie /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/ adjective /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃə/ Brit /ˌpraɪməˈfeɪʃi/
adjective
Learner's definition of PRIMA FACIE
always used before a noun law
: based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with（法律）有表面证据的，有初步证据的，有望立案的 -
a prima facie case有初步证据的案件
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There is strong prima facie evidence that she committed perjury. [=when we look at the situation now, there is strong evidence that she committed perjury, although it is possible that we will find out that she did not commit perjury when we learn more]强有力的初步证据证明，她犯有伪证罪。