That these words really do mean “probable” is confirmed by the fact that such arguments can be overcome by proofs to the contrary: “It is likely (verisimile), however, that in this instance also the party who gave the dowry had a view to his own interest; for he who made the gift on account of the marriage can, if the marriage is not performed, bring an action for recovery as if on the ground of want of consideration, unless the woman should be able to show by the most evident proofs that he did this rather for her benefit than for his own advantage.”
