Apology
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
noun
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
“The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.”
A formal justification, defence.
“The Apology of Socrates.”
Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.
“a poor apology for a hotel room”
Synonyms: apologia