/ˈdɪlɪʤəns/ – noun
Definition: 1. sự chăm chỉ, sự cần mẫn, sự chu đáo;
2. (Scot) bắt giữ tài sản để đảm bảo trả nợ hay theo trình tự chấp hành lệnh của tòa án;
3. (Scot) trát đòi nhân chứng ra hầu tòa hay trình tòa các tài liệu.
A more throughout explanation: Diligence is a legal term that refers to the careful and persistent effort to accomplish a task or duty. In a legal context, diligence often refers to the level of care, attention, and effort that a reasonable person would exercise in a particular situation. It can also refer to the thoroughness and promptness with which a person carries out their responsibilities or obligations.
Example: The lawyer demonstrated diligence in preparing the case by thoroughly reviewing all the evidence and researching relevant case law.