Nem"e*sis (?), n. [L., fr. gr. , orig., distribution, fr. to distribute. See Nomad.] Class. Myth.
The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.
This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised.
Emerson.
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