letter of apology

collocation in English

meaningsofletterandapology

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letter
noun[C]
uk
/ˈlet.ər/us
/ˈlet̬.ɚ/
a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent ...
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apology
noun
uk
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/us
/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/
an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you ...
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(Definition ofletterandapologyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofletter of apology

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You must send aletterofapology.
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You sign theletterofapology.
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I admit that the chief executive of the water authority wrote a grovellingletterofapology, as well he might.
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Happily, in that case, the book was withdrawn, a handsomeletterofapologywas sent, and my costs were paid.
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A suitableletterofapologyis being addressed to the firm concerned.
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I am glad that that mistaken impression was subsequently corrected and each of us received aletterofapology.
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He withdrew from the giddy honour of presiding and wrote aletterofapology.
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Aletterofapologyhas been sent to her.
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Aletterofapologyhas been sent to the petitioners.
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Aletterofapologythen had to be issued to livestock farmers.
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No doubt he will be writing aletterofapologylater.
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I always receive aletterofapologyfrom him.
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The chief executive of the appointments commission will shortly be writing aletterofapologyto all the candidates involved.
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It seems nonsense that, after one makes a complaint one receives a niceletterofapologyand explanation but little is done to remedy the position.
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Officially, no letter may be read, except aletterofapologyfor absence, and in no sense may there be a plea of guilty or not guilty.
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In 1990, surviving internees began to receive individual redress payments and aletterofapology.
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He also sought permission to write aletterofapologyand explanation to one of his victims.
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However, he subsequently wrote an openletterofapologyfor any hurt or misunderstanding that his words might have caused.
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These contracts may include aletterofapologyto the victims, community service, sessional training programs, or advice and support.
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However, he refused to ask for sanctions against them, and eventually received theirletterofapology.
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It can also require that the student write aletterofapology.
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Sheila is initially charged with wilful damage, until she pays for a new camera and writes aletterofapology.
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