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

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