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Diligence
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diligence n
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: earnest and persistent application of effort esp. as required by law
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: care see also due diligence
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.