The Continental Shelf is the gently sloping undersea plain between a continent and the deep ocean. The continental shelf is an extension of the continent's landmass under the ocean.Much of the continental shelf was exposed dry land during glacial periods.During interglacial periods, like today, the shelf is submerged under relatively shallow waters.he continental shelf is an extension of the continent's landmass under the ocean. Much of the continental shelf was exposed dry land during glacial periods. During interglacial periods, like today, the shelf is submerged under relatively shallow waters.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Prima facie. Prima facie is a Latin expression meaning on its first encounter, first blush, or at first sight. The literal translation would be at first face or at first appearance, from the feminine form of primus and facies, both in the ablative case.
Praecipe Law and Legal Definition. Praecipe in Latin means âto Commandâ. Praecipe is a written motion or request seeking some court action especially a trial setting or an entry of judgment. At common law it is a writ ordering a defendant to do some act or to explain why inaction is appropriate. Praecipes are governed by federal, state, and local laws, which vary by area.