Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
facie
noun
/ˈfeɪʃi/
Definition
A Latin term meaning ‘on the face of it’ or ‘at first glance’.
Examples
- He had a prima facie case against the defendant.
- At first facie, the evidence seemed conclusive, but further analysis was required.
Meaning
Used in legal contexts to indicate something that appears to be true based on initial impression, without further investigation.
Synonyms
- superficially
- ostensibly
- seemingly
