[stars & stripes forever]

DEFINITION OF APOLOGY:

1.statement expressing remorse: a written or spoken statement expressing remorse for something
2.inferior example: an inferior or bad example of something
3.formal justification: a formal defense or justification of something

Synonyms: admission of guilt, request for forgiveness, expression of regret, confession, act of contrition

[Graewoulf]

Is bowing like a slave an act of apology?