n.
Pronunciation: ' di-l ə -j ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin diligentia, from diligent-, diligens
Date: 14th century
1 a : persevering application : ASSIDUITY b obsolete : SPEED , HASTE
2 : the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)