Expression of contrition (7)

I believe the answer is:

apology

(Other definitions for apology that I've seen before include "Excuse" , "Regrets < poor" , "Expression of regret, very sorry" , "bad example" , "defence" .)

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

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