"preapology" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: preapologies [plural]
Etymology: From pre- + apology. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|apology}} pre- + apology Head templates: {{en-noun}} preapology (plural preapologies)
  1. An apology in advance; an apology before the fact. Synonyms: pre-apology Related terms: preapologize

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