apologies

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a message politely telling someone that you cannot be present at their meeting or party:

The vice chair has sent his apologies - he's abroad at present.

Apologies were received from Phil Baker and Mark Johnson.

Before we start the meeting, do we have any apologies?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to give my apologies for the meeting tomorrow night.

I've had apologies from Amy Smith and Rod Hepburn.