apology
						
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									- A formal justification, defence.
 
								
							 
						
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							απολογία
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									- An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
 
								
							 
						
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							συγγνώμη
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						apologize
						
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									- (intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
 
								
									- (intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
 
								
							 
						
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							απολογούμαι,
							ζητάω συγγνώμη
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