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diligence
noun (2) , ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s \Definition of diligence (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diligence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2020.
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The first known use of diligence was in the 14th century
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