SINCE 1828
diligence
noun (1)
dil·i·gence
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Definition of diligence
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: steady, earnest, and energetic effort : persevering application : assiduity
showed great diligence in tracking down the story working with diligence to scrub off the paint
2
: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (such as a party to a contract)
diligence
noun (2)
di·li·gence
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Definition of diligence (Entry 2 of 2)
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diligence
noun
dil·i·gence
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Kids Definition of diligence
: careful and continued hard work
diligence
noun
dil·i·gence
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Legal Definition of diligence
: earnest and persistent application of effort especially as required by law
also
: care sense 1 — see also due diligence
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