| nemesis | 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) Origin: L, fr. Gr, orig, distribution, fr. To distribute. See Nomad. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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