апология

Etymology
Ultimately borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) apologia, apology formal verbal or written defense of a position or belief

Usage notes
Although the term — or  — typically designates a strictly written defense, both Rečnik na bǎlgarskija ezik and Bǎlgarski tǎlkoven rečnik state that a verbal apology falls under the term "апология".

Etymology
Ultimately borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  apologia, apology formal, written defense of a position or belief