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 bobsolete : speed, haste2: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)