Crossword Genius

Formal defence (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apologia

(Other definitions for apologia that I've seen before include "Written defence or vindication" , "sort of defence" , "Written defence of one's conduct" , "form of defence" , "Personal written defence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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