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diligence

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dil·i·gence 1  (dl-jns)
n.
1. Earnest and persistent application to an undertaking; steady effort; assiduity.
2. Attentive care; heedfulness.

dil·i·gence 2  (dl-jns, dl-zhäs)
n.
A large stagecoach.

[French, from (carrosse de) diligence, speed (coach), from Old French, diligence, from Latin dligentia, from dligns, dligent-, diligent; see diligent.]

diligence1
n
1. steady and careful application
2. proper attention or care
3. (Law) Law the degree of care required in a given situation
[from Latin dīligentia care, attentiveness]

diligence2
n
(Historical Terms) History a stagecoach
[from French, shortened from carosse de diligence, literally: coach of speed]

Diligence of messengers: messengers collectivelyBk. of St. Albans, 1486.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.diligence - conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
painstakingness, conscientiousness - the trait of being painstaking and careful
2.diligence - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
assiduity, assiduousness, concentration - great and constant diligence and attention
sedulity, sedulousness - the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive
studiousness - diligent study
3.diligence - a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
elbow grease, exertion, effort, travail, sweat - use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

diligence
Translations
diligence [ˈdɪlɪdʒəns] Ndiligencia f
diligence [ˈdɪlɪdʒəns] nassiduité f, application f
with diligence → avec assiduité
diligence
n (in work etc) → Fleiß m; (= keenness)Eifer m
diligence [ˈdɪlɪdʒns] ndiligenza
diligence [ˈdɪlɪdʒns] ndiligenza


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Thenceforward he pursued that plan, and by zeal and diligence rose to be Chief, and sobriety is unknown in the region subject to his sway.
We met here with new delays; the fleet that was to transport us did not appear, the patriarch lost all patience, and his zeal so much affected the commander at Diou, that he undertook to equip a vessel for us, and pushed the work forward with the utmost diligence.
All ye to whom rough labour is dear, and the rapid, new, and strange--ye put up with yourselves badly; your diligence is flight, and the will to self-forgetfulness.
 
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