An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). (noun)
Examples of word apology
[602] It was anything but an apology, unless _apology_ is used in its old meaning of _defence_.
There are now powerful incentives on both sides to repair their relations, although the word apology still remains a major obstacle.
Perhaps the Conservatives could issue a portmanteau apology for any other unscrupulous rightwing notions they may have nursed while Labour were lucky enough to be in charge?
To the racist comments this apology is about learning from our pass, As the greatest country in the world it must start here.
April 8th, 2010 8: 47 am ET when I saw the headline - "Apology Not Accepted" I immediately knew the guy not accepting the apology is an African American. so-so typical.
It's not my fault there was slavery in the United States and I think this apology is a slap in the face of many American's just like me.
September 9th, 2009 10: 29 pm ET that was disgusting and while his apology is accepted, you should never disrespect any president like that.
The word "apology" does not exist in her vocabulary.
And with this back and forth with Letterman, her accepting his apology is a little too late.