apology Definition

apology
noun apologies

1. An expression of regret for a mistake or offence.
2. A formal defence of a belief or cause.

Thesaurus: excuse, explanation, justification, defence, apologia, vindication, plea, extenuation.

Idiom: apology for something

A poor example of it
Example: You're a ridiculous apology for a man!

Etymology: 16c: from Greek apologia, from apologeisthai to speak in defence, from apo away + logos speech.