mid 16th cent. (denoting a formal defence against an accusation): from French apologie, or via late Latin from Greek apologiaa speech in ones own defence, from apoaway + -logia(see -logy)
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noun
1.an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone;
he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess
2.a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly