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diligence

Main Entry: ¹dil·i·gence

Pronunciation: \ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin diligentia, from diligent-, diligens

Date: 14th century

1 a : persevering application : assiduity b obsolete : speed, haste
2 : the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)

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