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radicalism

n.

1. any position that goes to the heart of an idea or issue. A radical criticism is one that strikes at the most fundamental aspect of its target; a radical theory is one that challenges the fundamental assumptions and implications of rival theories.

2. a political or social position that calls for extreme or fundamental change to remedy a perceived problem. Compare reformism. —radical adj.

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prima facie

prima facie

at first sight: on the face of things (Latin, literally: “first face”). Prima facie evidence is evidence that, although not conclusive, is considered sufficiently strong to support an inference of fact in the absence of evidence to the contrary.