apology usually applies to an expression of regret for a mistake or wrong with implied admission of guilt or fault and with or without reference to mitigating or extenuating circumstances.

I have an apology to make to you – I opened your letter by mistake. He owes me an apology (= He should say he is sorry). My apologies (= I am sorry) for not writing you sooner.

An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. I didn't get an apology. We received a letter of apology. He …

APOLOGY definition: a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another. See examples of apology used in a sentence.

Definition of apology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

These nouns denote a statement that excuses or defends something, such as a past action or a policy: Their arguments amounted to an apology for capital punishment.

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The word 'apology' originated from the Greek word 'apologia', meaning a speech in defense. Over time, it evolved to refer to an acknowledgment of wrongdoing or regret. The concept of apologizing has …

An apology is what you say or do when you want to let someone know (or fool them into thinking) that you regret something. An apology is nice, but chocolates or large bundles of cash are nicer.

We received a letter/note of apology from the company. Without apology [=without excusing himself or saying he was sorry], he got up and left the room.