Fill in the blank with a suitable foreign word.
________ he would appear to be guilty.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Prima Facie
Complete sentence: Prima facie he would appear to be guilty. This means that at first sight he seems guilty, though a full inquiry may show otherwise.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Prima Face | a wrong form of the phrase (the Latin word is facie, not "face") | – |
| (2) Prima Facie (answer) | a Latin phrase meaning "at first sight", "on the face of it", judging by the first impression before a closer look | The court found prima facie evidence against the accused. |
| (3) Pro bono | done without charge, for the public good, usually of work by lawyers (it says nothing about how guilty someone looks) | The lawyer fought the poor widow's case pro bono. |
| (4) Sotto voce | in a low voice, so as not to be overheard | He made a rude remark sotto voce to his neighbour. |