Please accept my apology/apologies.

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Tan Elaine

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Please accept my apology/apologies.

Can either noun be used? Thanks.
 

billmcd

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Please accept my apology/apologies.

Can either noun be used? Thanks.

Yes. Can and is. But most often "apology" as used in you example, would be for a single transgression/incident. Whereas "apologies" might be used as a general consolation in behalf of you and others.
 
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