Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

Select the option with the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign word:

PRIMA FACIE

Options:

based on first impression

the same position

under consideration

last impression

Correct Answer:

based on first impression

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - based on first impression

PRIMA FACIE means based on first impression.

Prima facie is a Latin term that translates to “at first sight” or “based on first impression.” The phrase “prima facie” is used as an adjective or an adverb. As an adjective, prima facie describes a fact or presumption that is sufficient to be regarded as true unless otherwise disproved or rebutted.