apologies
plural nounUK /əˈpɒlədʒiz/
US /əˈpɑːlədʒiz/
Words you say to show you are sorry for something you did.
She offered her apologies for being late to the party.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal statement saying you are sorry for a mistake or wrong action.
The company issued public apologies for the faulty product.
3. A polite way of saying you cannot come to an event or do something.
He sent his apologies for missing the meeting.
4. A defense or explanation offered for something.
Her apologies for the delay did not convince the teacher.