preapology

See also: pre-apology

English

pre- +‎ apology

preapology (plural preapologies)

An apology in advance; an apology before the fact.
- 1916, D. Emery, The Seventh Regiment Gazette, Volume 31, p. 141:
  However, I am informed that Gazette readers were greeted with a somewhat similar pre-apology by Justice when he first put pen to paper in the capacity of what he calls scribe, …

Significantly more popular since circa 2000; only occasional, irregular use prior to then.

单词	preapology
释义	preapology See also: pre-apology English Alternative forms pre-apology Etymology pre- +‎ apology Noun preapology (plural preapologies) An apology in advance; an apology before the fact. 1916, D. Emery, The Seventh Regiment Gazette, Volume 31, p. 141: However, I am informed that Gazette readers were greeted with a somewhat similar pre-apology by Justice when he first put pen to paper in the capacity of what he calls scribe, … Usage notes Significantly more popular since circa 2000; only occasional, irregular use prior to then. Related terms preapologize
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