apology
apology definition
apolo·gy (ə päl′ə jē)
noun pl. apologies -·gies
- a formal spoken or written defense of some idea, religion, philosophy, etc.
- an acknowledgment of some fault, injury, insult, etc., with an expression of regret and a plea for pardon
- an inferior substitute; makeshift he is a poor apology for an actor
Etymology: LL(Ec) apologia < Gr, a speaking in defense < apologeisthai, to speak in defense < apo-, from + logos, speech: see logic
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