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diligence (1)

dil·i·gence [ dílləjənss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. persistent effort: persistent and hard-working effort in doing something

2. legal carefulness: the care or attention expected by the law in doing something such as fulfilling the terms of a contract

[14th century. Via French< Latin diligentia< diligent- (see diligent)]
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