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apology

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1. apology - Noun

2. apology - Verb

Meaning

Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's Apology for Christianity.

An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret.

Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

To offer an apology.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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it was an apology for a meal Source: Internet

a poor excuse for an automobile Source: Internet

he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess Source: Internet

A black man out for a run was pursued, shot and killed by a white family, and none of them have been charged with any crimesassaulted a child on video, then the department blamed the child for the encounter in its “apology.” Source: Internet

Abdul Karim made a personal apology to the artiste for the inconvenience caused to her. Source: Internet

According to a statement by the state chairman of the Party, Dr Ben Nwoye, he said rather, the former governor should have been issued a letter of apology. Source: Internet

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