dil·i·gence
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s 
1
a
: 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
John L. Sanders2
law
: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (such as a party to a contract) see also due diligence
di·li·gence
ˈdi-lə-ˌzhäⁿs
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s
ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s
: 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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through the diligence and ingenuity of a single detective, the gang's ringleader was finally caught
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Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
New evidence allowed the complex case, which baffled investigators in three states, to be closed, an example, authorities said, of the diligence and perseverance of investigators and advancements in forensic science.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
During today’s Scorpio new moon, diligence and self-discipline set you on track for professional success.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Still, despite her diligence and incredible eye for detail—or perhaps because of it—her paintings are a memory of the source material, the original repurposed by a different mind, a different idea of art and attention.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Despite her diligence—sending reminders before and after the due date and escalating to weekly legal demands—the brand has remained unresponsive.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
New evidence allowed the complex case, which baffled investigators in three states, to be closed, an example, authorities said, of the diligence and perseverance of investigators and advancements in forensic science.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
During today’s Scorpio new moon, diligence and self-discipline set you on track for professional success.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Still, despite her diligence and incredible eye for detail—or perhaps because of it—her paintings are a memory of the source material, the original repurposed by a different mind, a different idea of art and attention.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Diligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diligence. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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diligence
noun
dil·i·gence
ˈdi-lə-jəns
: earnest and persistent application of effort especially as required by law
also
: care sense 1 see also due diligence
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