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Definition of diligence
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diligence
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, ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diligence. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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