PRIMA FACIE CASE
\pɹˈiːmə fˈe͡ɪsi kˈe͡ɪs], \pɹˈiːmə fˈeɪsi kˈeɪs], \p_ɹ_ˈiː_m_ə f_ˈeɪ_s_i k_ˈeɪ_s]\
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The prosecutor examination of evidence in a criminal hearing is said to be prima facie if the presented evidence is sufficient for a conviction. If the defendant is able to present an evidence that is contradictory, the case is dismissed.
By Henry Campbell Black
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