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diligence

1

[ dil-i-juhns ]

noun

  1. constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
  2. Law. the degree of care and caution required by the circumstances of a person.
  3. Obsolete. care; caution.


diligence

2

[ dil-i-juhns; French dee-lee-zhahns ]

noun

plural diligences
  1. a public stagecoach, especially as formerly used in France.

diligence

1

/ ˈ»åɪ±ôɪ»åÏôÉ™²Ô²õ /

noun

  1. steady and careful application
  2. proper attention or care
  3. law the degree of care required in a given situation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

diligence

2

/ diliʒɑ̃s; ˈ»åɪ±ôɪ»åÏôÉ™²Ô²õ /

noun

  1. history a stagecoach
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diligence1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English deligence, from Anglo-French, from Latin »åÄ«±ô¾±²µ±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹, equivalent to »åÄ«±ô¾±²µ±ð²Ô³Ù- (stem of »åÄ«±ô¾±²µÅ§²Ô²õ ) diligent ( def ) + -ia; -ence ( def )

Origin of diligence2

First recorded in 1735–45; short for French carosse de diligence “speed coachâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diligence1

C14: from Latin »åÄ«±ô¾±²µ±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹ care, attentiveness

Origin of diligence2

C18: from French, shortened from carosse de diligence, literally: coach of speed
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California officials note that the state has tens of millions of voters, and say delays are due to its diligence in making sure that every valid ballot counts.

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“We want people to come enjoy it, but be prepared. It is definitely not a beginner hike. You have to do your due diligence and study and prepare a route and have a backup plan.â€

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“Step back, exercise due diligence and make sure that someone you hire is someone you trust and want to work with,†he said.

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Mr Bayón said he was "convinced that the checks and due diligence were done" regarding the company's relationships with private security companies.

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The judge thanked the jury for their "diligence".

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