apology
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8.6
- noun
- /əˈpɑlədʒi/
- Archaic
:
apología
- So I guess I'll have to settle for a letter of apology.
- issue of apology
- published apology
- apology provision
Those would be the Euthyphro, the Apology, the Credo and the Phaedo.
- Those would be the Euthyphro, the Apology, the Credo and the Phaedo.
- Interestingly, he could have mentioned Justin Martyr who dedicates his apology to Marcus right as well.
- Socrates very famously said in his Apology speech that the only thing I know is that I know nothing.
Examples
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Additionally, the president has issued an annual apology for the February 28 incident on behalf of the government.
Academic text (2014) -
With a strong public apology and substantial community service.
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As an apology to make me feel better.
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Now, a full apology will be made to the owners of The Silent Woman.
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The timing of the apology was also carefully planned in several ways.
Academic text (2000) -
I want you to report to me at 0800 with a letter of apology for Chief Green.
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-They've issued a formal apology.
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I'll have to make a formal apology to the South African consulate.
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In 1995, President Lee issued an official apology in front of the 228 Monument in the park.
Academic text (2014) -
The director issued a formal apology to the team for the oversight in the project.
Synonyms
859
1.7
A reason people give often as a written note to explain an absence
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1.0
An answer in speech or writing to a question from someone
184
3.0
A reason or statement used to support something
3
9.9
A formal written explanation that defends someone's actions or beliefs after criticism
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7.3
A written or spoken reply that opposes another claim
How Defended
Surface Forms
Etymology
Apology comes from the Greek apologia, which meant 'a speech in defense' and comes from apo- 'away' and logos 'speech'. That's why an apology can mean a formal written defense of a belief or action.