074. Apology, Regret and Reconciliation

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

weak, unconvincing, or inadequate

lacking credibility, believability, or sound reasoning

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

including many specific elements or pieces of information

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

not subject to change or doubt

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

a false reason or excuse given to justify an action or behavior, hiding the true motive behind it

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

found to be not guilty of an illegal act in a law court

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

a feeling of remorse or regret for past wrongs

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

the act of excusing a mistake or offense

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

to no longer be angry with someone who wronged one and act as if nothing happened

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

a treaty to cease hostilities

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

to officially tell people something

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place