«apologia», American Heritage Dictionary. Houghton Miffln Harcourt. 2016. Sitat: «A formal defense or justification.»
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«apologia», The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Encyclopedia.com. 2016.
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«apologia (n.)», Online Etymology Dictionary. Douglas Harper. 2016.
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«Synonym discussion for apologia», Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Merriam Webster, Inc. 2016. Sitat: «Apology usually applies to an expression of regret for a mistake or wrong with implied admission of guilt or fault and with or without reference to mitigating or extenuating circumstances. ... Apologia implies not admission of guilt or regret but a desire to make clear the grounds for some course, belief, or position.»
«apologia», Oxford Living Dictionary: British and World English. Oxford University Press. 2016. Sitat: «A formal written defence of one's opinions or conduct.»