PRIMA FACIE

Lat.: at first view, on its face. Not requiring further support to establish existence, validity, credibility. EXAMPLE: Sylvain is caught with untaxed cigarettes. In the state where he is caught, untaxed cigarettes are designated prima facie contraband and are immediately subject to forfeiture to the state. Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; © 2016