DILIGENCE, noun [Latin , to love earnestly; to choose.] 1. Steady application in business of any kind; constant effort to accomplish what is undertaken; exertion of body or mind without unnecessary delay or sloth; due attention; industry; assiduity. DILIGENCE is the philosophers stone that turns every thing to gold. Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Peter 1:5. 2. Care; heed; heedfulness. Keep thy heart with all diligence Proverbs 4:23. 3. The name of a stage-coach, used in France.
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