apology

/əˈpɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. A statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful that one has done.
    • She wrote a sincere apology to her friend for the misunderstanding.
    • The company issued a public apology for the defective product.
    • He offered a quick apology after accidentally bumping into someone on the bus.
  2. A formal defense or justification of a belief, idea, or action.
    • The essay serves as an apology for the artist's unconventional style.
    • The philosopher's book is an apology for the principles of democracy.
    • His speech was less an apology and more a defense of his controversial decision.
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