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diligence
1[ dil-i-juhns ]
noun
- constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- Law. the degree of care and caution required by the circumstances of a person.
- Obsolete. care; caution.
diligence
2[ dil-i-juhns; French dee-lee-zhahns ]
noun
- a public stagecoach, especially as formerly used in France.
diligence
1/ ˈɪɪəԲ /
noun
- steady and careful application
- proper attention or care
- law the degree of care required in a given situation
diligence
2/ diliʒɑ̃s; ˈɪɪəԲ /
noun
- history a stagecoach
Word History and Origins
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Origin of diligence2
Word History and Origins
Origin of diligence1
Origin of diligence2
Example Sentences
"However, after witnessing their performance during the first weekend, allowing them to perform again the following weekend suggests support of their rhetoric and a lack of due diligence," she continued.
After concerns were raised, the BBC took down the programme while it carried out further due diligence.
It calls for businesses to embed "human rights due diligence" in all its operations and to take action where problems were identified.
California officials note that the state has tens of millions of voters, and say delays are due to its diligence in making sure that every valid ballot counts.
“We want people to come enjoy it, but be prepared. It is definitely not a beginner hike. You have to do your due diligence and study and prepare a route and have a backup plan.”
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