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The first face

A Latin expression meaning at first sight or based on a first impression. The literal translation will be "at first sight" or "at first sight". In the modern, colloquial "at first glance".

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The term prima facie is used in modern legal language to mean that at the initial examination it appears that there is sufficient supporting evidence to support the case.

In common law jurisdictions, a prima facie reference to evidence means evidence that, if not refuted, will be sufficient to prove a particular allegation or fact.

" >the first faceIt is used in modern legal language to indicate that at the initial examination it appears that there is sufficient supporting evidence to support the case.

In common law jurisdictions, a prima facie reference to evidence means evidence that, if not refuted, will be sufficient to prove a particular allegation or fact.