apology
/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ noun B1- An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). · What he said really hurt my feelings, but his apology sounded so sincere that I couldn't help but forgive him.· The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.
- A formal justification, defence. · the Apology of Socrates
- Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift. · a poor apology for a hotel room
Plural apologies
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The Cat replied, “Although you abound in specious apologies, I shall not remain supperless;” and he made a meal of him.
Marilla opened her lips to say she knew not what of apology or deprecation.
With an apology for my intrusion, I was about to withdraw when Holmes pulled me abruptly into the room and closed the door behind me.
Anne’s Apology
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