Look up: diligence

1. diligence
   [n] - persevering determination to perform a task 2. [n] - conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
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2. Diligence
   Dil'i·gence noun [ French diligence , Latin diligentia .] 1. The quality of being diligent; carefulness; careful attention; -- the opposite of negligence . 2. Interested and persevering application; devoted and pai...
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3. Diligence
   Di`li·gence' noun [ French] A four-wheeled public stagecoach, used in France.
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4. diligence
   industriousness noun persevering determination to perform a task; `his diligence won him quick promotions`; `frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues`
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5. diligence
   noun a diligent effort; `it is a job requiring serious application`
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6. Diligence
   • (n.) A four-wheeled public stagecoach, used in France. • (n.) Process by which persons, lands, or effects are seized for debt; process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses or the production of writings. • (n.) Interested and persevering application; devoted and painstaking effo...
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7. diligence
   large, four-wheeled, closed French stagecoach employed for long journeys. It was also used in England and was popular in both countries in the 18th ...
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8. diligence
   diligence 1. Constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent application and endeavor; industry, assiduity. 2. Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; that is, giving the degree of care required in a given situation. 3. Etymology: from Old French diligence,...
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9. Diligence
   The doing things in proper time.
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10. Diligence
    n. A fair attempt, or reasonable care or attention to a matter which is good enough to avoid a negligence claim. For example: due diligence in a process server's attempt to locate someone.
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11. Diligence
    A diligence was a French stage-coach. It was the national vehicle on the regular routes; had four wheels, two compartments, a deck, and a dickey; and was drawn by from four to seven horses.
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12. diligence
    a public stagecoach
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13. Diligence
    (Scots law) Definition: `Diligence` (Scots Law): a process; execution. The term has several usages in legal proceedings involving creditors and debtors: The definition was taken from the source. --> Additional explanations: The Debtors (Scotland) Act 1838 (1 & 2 Vict. c. 114) amend...
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14. Diligence
    `Diligence` is steadfast `application`, `assiduousness` and `industry` — the virtue of `hard work` rather than the sin of careless sloth. Diligent behaviour is indicative of a work ethic — a belief that work is good in itself.--> Expertise in a field such as music requires about ...
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