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facially

/ˈfeɪ.ʃə.li/
fa · cial · ly
Adjective:facial
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facially Lexical Profile

facially Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

On the face of it; based strictly on the apparent or explicit text of a law, pleading, or document without reference to extrinsic facts (in law).

Example

"The appellate court ruled that the ordinance was facially neutral, even if its enforcement disproportionately affected certain groups."

2

With respect to the face; in terms of facial features or expressions.

Example

"The two brothers are quite different in build, though they resemble each other facially."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In legal contexts, 'facially' (as in 'facially unconstitutional' or 'facially valid') means 'on its face'—judging a statute or document solely by its explicit text rather than how it is applied in practice.

• Rhymes for facially

• Nearby Words

faceup
facial
facialist
facially
facile
facilely
facilitate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facially
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