prop. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]