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(nm"ss), n.[L., fr. Gr. Ne°mesis, orig., distribution, fr. ne°mein 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. スポンサード リンク
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