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noun
1.
at first appearance; at first view, before investigation.
2.
plain or clear; self-evident; obvious.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin prīmā faciē
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin prīmā faciē
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prima facie
c.1420, from L., lit. "at first sight," ablative of prima facies "first appearance," from prima, fem. sing. of primus "first" + facies "form, face."
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