Prima facie
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Prima facie is a Latin expression meaning "at first sight", or "based on first impression". The literal translation would be "at first face" or "at first appearance", from the feminine forms of primus
Example of a prima facie speed limit posted in Rapid River, Michigan
Evidence
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Evidence for a proposition is what supports the proposition. It is usually understood as an indication that the proposition is true. The exact definition and role of evidence vary across different fie
Prima facie
…facie is used in modern legal English (including both civil law and criminal law) to signify that upon initial examination, sufficient corroborating evidence appears to exist to support a case. In common law jurisdictions, a reference to prima facie evidence denotes evidence that, unless rebutted, would be…
The balance scales seen in depictions of Lady Justice can be seen as representing the weighing of evidence in a legal proceeding.
An FBI Evidence Response Team gathering evidence by dusting an area for fingerprints