apology

Pronunciation: US [əˈpɑlədʒi] UK [əˈpɒlədʒi]

n.Apologize apologize and (on grounds of get-together or early departure) apology
WebApologies; defense; defence

Synonyms

n.	1. a statement that tells someone that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem; a statement from someone saying that they are sorry that they cannot go to a meeting 2. a statement in which you defend or explain something such as an idea