A theological term to describe a contention made in defense of the Christian faith. It is derived from the Greek, APOLOGIA, meaning "a defense in conduct or procedure." Apologetics is the study of this explanation or defense.

A defense; a long argument (usually written) that attempts to explain or justify an action or idea.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"

a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

an acknowledgment of past wrongs

an expression of regret at hurting or giving offence to someone, through our faults and weaknesses and unskilfulness

a signal, more than anything, that the opponent regrets its actions and wants to rebuild a new relationship on a stronger foundation

a statement of asking for forgiveness, of admitting one's wrong doing, of expressing one's shame for one's behavior, and of an offering to make amends

a written or oral expression of regret and acknowledgement of the harm done to the victim by the respondent/defendant

a reframe that attaches a dissimilar connotation or condition to your behaviors

a reframe that supplements a explanation or qualification to your responses

a social behavior, as well as a Christian response

an admission of responsibility, so when you do sue, you can use it against them

an amazing thing when it is sincere and accepted

an inadequate humanistic substitute for the real thing

a personal thing

a pretty powerful thing," says Susan Healey , president of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation

Xenophon's Apology (in full Apology of Socrates to the jury) describes Socrates' state of mind at his trial and execution, and especially his view that it was better to die before senility set in than to escape execution by humbling himself before an unjust persecution. Specialists believe that Xenophon's interpretation of the trial was written in response to a widespread literary reaction following the trial, where Athenian public figures and authors used the theme of Socrates trial to state their views on his guilt. The main part of the text is a direct blow for blow rejection of a particular attack on Socrates' character by an opponent of Socrates.