1. The pleading off from a charge or imputation, whether expressed, implied, or only conceived as possible; defence of a person, or vindication of an institution, etc., from accusation or aspersion.
2. Less formally: Justification, explanation, or excuse, of an incident or course of action.
3. An explanation offered to a person affected by one's action that no offence was intended, coupled with the expression of regret for any that may have been given; or, a frank acknowledgement of the offence with expression of regret for it, by way of reparation.
Example: 1588 SHAKES. L.L.L. V. i. 142 His enter and exit shall bee strangling a Snake; and I will haue an Apologie for that purpose.
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2. Less formally: Justification, explanation, or excuse, of an incident or course of action.
3. An explanation offered to a person affected by one's action that no offence was intended, coupled with the expression of regret for any that may have been given; or, a frank acknowledgement of the offence with expression of regret for it, by way of reparation.
Example: 1588 SHAKES. L.L.L. V. i. 142 His enter and exit shall bee strangling a Snake; and I will haue an Apologie for that purpose.
(Source:http://0-dictionary.oed.com.shoen.iii.com)
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