Definition of appology
1. apology [ n ] an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
Examples:
"he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
(Randall Stewart, "A Little History, a Little Honesty: A...)
I was having lunch not_long ago ( apologies to N._V._Peale ) with three distinguished historians ( one specializing in the European Middle_Ages , one in American history , and one in the Far_East ) , and I asked them if they could name instances where the general mores had been radically changed with `` deliberate speed , majestic instancy '' ( Francis_Thompson 's words for the Hound_of_Heaven 's pursuit ) by judicial fiat .
Synonyms apology Related Terms acknowledgment apologize2. apology [ n ] a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
Synonyms apologia apology Related Terms defense apologize3. apology [ n ] a poor example
Examples:
"it was an apology for a meal"
"a poor excuse for an automobile"
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