n. The want of likelihood; improbability. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Likely + -hood. ]
What of his heart perceive you in his face
By any likelihood he showed to-day ? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Absence of likelihood. [ 1913 Webster ]