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Prima facie

Prima facie

Latin phrase

On the face of it. (This term is Latin.)

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The prima facie evidence seemed overwhelming.

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Admissibility of Evidence

Which evidence can be presented in court. Evidence must be relevant to the case but even some relevant evidence cannot be presented, such as hearsay or evidence of little value. The judge decides whether or not evidence can be used in the case.

Circumstantial evidence

Evidence which suggests a fact but does not prove the fact is true.

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