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    [Noun]  | "apol*o*gy" | \ ə-ˈpä-lə-jē \


    1: an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret

    2: an expression of regret for not being able to do something

    3: something that is said or written to defend something that other people criticize : defense


    Origin: 1533 ;

     Middle English apologe "formal defense," borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French apologie "public defense in speech or writing," borrowed from Late Latin apologia, borrowed from Greek apología "speech in defense" (Late Greek, "speech in defense of the Christian faith by a martyr, excuse, vindication before God"), derivative (with -ia {see: |-ia:1|-ia:1}) of apologeîsthai "to speak in defense, defend oneself" {mat|apologetic:1|};

    [Noun]  | "non-apol*o*gy" | \ ˌnän-ə-ˈpä-lə-jē \


    1: a disingenuous or insufficient apology : a statement that is offered as an apology but that fails to express true regret or to take responsibility for having done or said something wrong; also : a refusal to apologize


    Origin: 1967 ;

    [Idiom]  | "make no apologies for" 


    1: to offer no defense or excuse or admission of fault for (something)

    [Noun]  | "apologies" 


    1: an explanation that frees one from fault or blame;


      * e.g., " ... her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways "



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    [Noun]  | "apology" 


    1: an explanation that frees one from fault or blame;


      * e.g., " ... her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways "



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     [ "Apology" ]

    1: A group of Canadians is called an Apology

      * e.g.,  ... There was an apology of Canadians outside the Timmies. 

     [ "Apology" ]

    1: Does not always mean that you are wrong and the other person is right. It just means that you value your relationship more than your ego.

      * e.g.,  ... I apology. 

     [ "Apologive" ]

    1: To give a present to someone as a way to make up for wronging them in some way.

      * e.g.,  ... "I was apologiving to my girlfriend last night for cheating on her with her mom, but she just threw the sexy panties back in my face!!!...That is the last time I ever apologive to that frigid bitch" 

     [ "apologize" ]

    1: To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.

      * e.g.,  ... World, I apologize for George W. Bush's actions. 


     [ "apologize" ]

    2: george bush dumbfuck n00b drugs taco bell day old oatmeal

     [ "Apologizing" ]

    1: a sex act where the man stands in the tank of a toilet

      * e.g.,  ... Jared is apologizing to his mom 

     [ "apologize" ]

    1: kissing Jesse Jackson's ass in an attempt to ask for forgiveness for offending the African American race. (As seen in South Park episode 1101)

      * e.g.,  ... Jesse Jackson: "Apologize. Kiss it." 

     [ "apologize" ]

    1: when rolling dice, if you throw a loser 2-3-12 on the first roll, you need to apologize by rolling a 7-11 winner on the next roll. usually accompanied by a snapping of the fingers.

      * e.g.,  ... As you throw the dice, "Apologize!" 

     [ "Apologies" ]

    1: A way of appearing to say 'sorry' when actually you mean "fuck you for highlighting our mistake. We'll fix it, but not to please you. Don't think I'll forget this any time soon".

      * e.g.,  ... "I can see that there's an error on the latest budget report. Apologies for that." George Osbourne, 2013 Budget announcement. 

     [ "Apologization" ]

    1: The act of apologizing and a casual manner, usuallly in a non-serious way without meaning.

      * e.g.,  ... girl: I'm sorry that I kicked you in the balls guy: oh. okay *girl rolls her eyes.* Apologization is always the key to unrealistic peace. 

     [ "Apologize" ]

    1: verb

      * e.g.,  ... Trevor: " I apologize for being so harsh on you mate, I really didn't mean it. I may not be perfect but I assure you that I'm definitely not one who inflicts deliberate misconduct to cause emotional harm" 


     [ "Apologize" ]

    2:  It's when you accept the fact that you wronged someone, possibly made an irrational judgemental based on hearsay. The act of harming others feelings unintentionally and not realizing the consequences that it may bring. So, you apologize to the person/people that have had the displeasure to being subjected by the ill-behaved.

      * e.g.,  ... Sarj: "No worries bruh, we understand". 

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