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074. Apology, Regret and Reconciliation

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sincere
[Adjective]

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

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heartfelt
[Adjective]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

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apology
[noun]

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

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lame
[Adjective]

weak, unconvincing, or inadequate

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flimsy
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lacking credibility, believability, or sound reasoning

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convincing
[Adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

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detailed
[Adjective]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

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

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cast-iron
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not subject to change or doubt

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

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pretext
[noun]

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

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remorse
[noun]

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

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

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to repent
[Verb]

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

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acquittal
[noun]

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

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a feeling of remorse or regret for past wrongs

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posthumous
[Adjective]

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

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pardon
[noun]

the act of excusing a mistake or offense

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

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

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reprieve
[noun]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

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treaty
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an official agreement between two or more governments or states

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a treaty to cease hostilities

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

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to officially tell people something

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

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accord
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an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

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

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