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apology

apology - noun

  1. A statement of acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon: excuse, mea culpa, regret(used in plural). See regret.
  2. A statement that justifies or defends something, such as a past action or policy: apologetic, apologia, defense, justification, vindication. See attack.