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View usage for: diligence in British English 1 (ˈdɪlɪdʒəns) noun1. steady and careful application 2. proper attention or care 3. law the degree of care required in a given situation Word origin C14: from Latin dīligentia care, attentiveness diligence in British English 2 (ˈdɪlɪdʒəns, French diliʒɑ̃s) Word origin C18: from French, shortened from carosse de diligence, literally: coach of speed stagecoach in British English 2 (ˈsteɪdʒˌkəʊtʃ) nouna large four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle formerly used to carry passengers, mail, etc, on a regular route between towns and cities diligence in American English 1 (ˈdɪlədʒəns) noun1. the quality of being diligent; constant, careful effort; perseverance 3. Law the degree of attention or care expected of a person in a given situation Word origin ME < OFr < L diligentia < diligens, prp. of diligere, to esteem highly, select < di-, apart + legere, to choose, collect: see logic diligence in American English 2 (ˈdɪlədʒəns; French diliˈʒɑ̃s) noun a public stagecoach, esp. as formerly used in France Word origin Fr < carrosse de diligence, lit., coach of diligence, i.e., fast coach < faire diligence, to hurry Examples of 'diligence' in a sentencediligence There was no evidence of any due diligence about the people who received the cash.The shortlisted bidders are being given access to due diligence and management meetings.They have not told me or the police that this owner can verify the purchase was carried out in due diligence.The company said it was confident in its due diligence process on safety but was open to joining a multinational coalition.There is a time for acting quickly - but not when carrying out due diligence.It seems he did more due diligence on his bet than the American public.Heathrow said it had not yet done due diligence on the Hub scheme.The race to grab a slice of the next big thing is so intense that taking time to do due diligence is often impossible.A spokesman insisted that due diligence checks were made before her appointment.For buyers who do decide to invest, it is extremely important to practise due diligence when considering your options.The due diligence process may not end with the buyout or the investment.It spent a marathon two years on due diligence.The bidders are conducting due diligence on the target.Its investors pay it high fees to conduct proper due diligence.These were all red flags for careful due diligence.We have to take huge care and diligence.It is thought that the due diligence process could take a few months to complete.Other concerns included the standard of due diligence being conducted by fundraising companies.It is for the advisers to ensure that the proper diligence is done.It has conducted limited due diligence as a result.Equally we expect the industry to do proper checks and proper due diligence.In part what was due care and diligence would depend on the obligations of the person being considered.He trusts me to do the job while they can have their thinking time and do their due diligence.This can be a false economy because any shortcomings are likely to be flushed out in the due diligence process.He is scheduled to complete the process of due diligence by the weekend and may then make a formal offer.The two are in due diligence talks, but the matter should be resolved soon enough.The funding followed nine months of due diligence and 55 site visits.They had not done due diligence, proper risk assessment or good processes for acquiring businesses.The bidders are due to meet the bank's management and continue due diligence this week.The platforms must also conduct due diligence on borrowers, and financial promotions must clearly identify any risks.I think of it as a due diligence process.The four exchanges have been conducting due diligence for the past three weeks, according to senior industry sources.The bank was found to have failed to act with due skill, care and diligence in the best interest of its clients.A sign that his outfit doesn't do proper due diligence?But overall I would say Scripture calls for diligence and care. Synonyms of 'diligence'application, industry, care, activity More Synonyms of diligence The police are pursuing their enquiries with great diligence. Synonyms care activity earnestness attentiveness intentness assiduousness laboriousness heedfulness sedulousness Additional synonymsthose with the ability and the assiduity to make it big Synonyms diligence, industry, application, persistence, perseverance, constancy, steadiness, attentiveness, industriousness, indefatigability, studiousness, assiduousness, laboriousness, tirelessness, sedulity, sedulousness Definition concentrated direction of the mind He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province. Synonyms thinking, thought, mind, notice, consideration, concentration, observation, scrutiny, heed, deliberation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, ATTN, intentness, heedfulness Definition the quality of working hard No one doubted his industry or his integrity. Synonyms diligence, effort, labour, hard work, trouble, activity, application, striving, endeavour, toil, vigour, zeal, persistence, assiduity, tirelessness - dilatory
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