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An apology has two main meanings:
1. An expression of contrition (guilt) and remorse for something done wrong. It is implied that the act that caused the reason for the apology won´t be repeated again.
2. A formal justification or defense of an act or idea.
Apology is from the Greek apologia (απολογία).
Apology can also refer to:
- Apologetics, the systematic defense of a position
- Christian apologetics, the defense of Christianity
- Apologize (song), a song by OneRepublic
- Apology, a song by SafetySuit
- Apology (Plato), Plato's recording of Socrates' defense at trial
- Apology (Xenophon), Xenophon's version of Socrates' defense
- Apology of the Augsburg Confession, a 1531 defense of Lutheranism by Philipp
- The Apology (Seinfeld), an episode of Seinfeld
- Apology (2006 film)