n. (pl. nemeses) 1 retributive justice. 2 a a downfall caused by this. b an agent of such a downfall.
[ Gk, = righteous indignation, personified as goddess of retribution f. nemo give what is due ]
n. (pl. nemeses) 1 retributive justice. 2 a a downfall caused by this. b an agent of such a downfall.
[ Gk, = righteous indignation, personified as goddess of retribution f. nemo give what is due ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012