The state or quality of being diligent.

(obsolete) diligence; care

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

plural of diligency

plural of diligence

careful and hard work

(Scotland, law) The process by which execution may proceed without the need of further application to the court, in the case of bonds and other instruments registered for execution.

Appropriate, required, reasonable care or carefulness. / (law) A legally binding process during which a potential buyer evaluates the assets and liabilities of a company.