apology

apology

noun

Definition of APOLOGY

an explanation that frees one from fault or blame <her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways>

Synonyms alibi, apology, defense, justification, plea, reason

Related Words color, guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationale, rationalization, vindication, whitewash; cop-out, out; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), atonement, confession; extenuation, palliation