Emperor Probus on Marital Recognition and Daughter's Legitimacy

Emperor Probus to Fortunatus. If, with neighbors or others knowing, you have had a wife at home for the purpose of procreating children and a daughter has been acknowledged from this marriage, then, although neither nuptial tablets nor (tablets) pertaining to the birth of the daughter have been made, the reality (veritas) of the marriage or of the acknowledged daughter has its own potestas.