dil·i·gence
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Definition of diligence
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
showed great diligence in tracking down the story He had earned universal respect for his integrity, fairness, and diligence.— John L. Sanders
2
law
: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (such as a party to a contract) — see also due diligence
diligence
noun (2)
di·li·gence
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Definition of diligence (Entry 2 of 2)
: stagecoach
The railway had driven coach companies out of business …. Once, the journey had taken three days by diligence.— Graham Robb
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diligence
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dil·i·gence
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Kids Definition of diligence
: careful and continued hard work
diligence
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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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The first known use of diligence was in the 14th century
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