It stands in contrast with absolute rights, which cannot be outweighed by anything.
Some authors consider an absolute right as a prima facie right, but one that cannot be outweighed in any possible situation.
[1] It is also maintained that all men always have a prima facie rights to liberty, security, and life but they do not constitute actual rights if there are stronger prima facie rights or moral considerations that supervene.
[2] An act may also be viewed as prima facie right but viewed in others as prima facie wrong.
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