Word of the Day: DILIGENCE

diligence (noun) - careful, constant, and attentive work or effort [dil-i-juhns]

BREAKDOWN: DI- (apart) + LIG- (choose) + -ENCE (act of)

• diligent (adj) - showing exceptional care and effort; attentive and persistent

• due diligence describes the reasonable steps undertaken in order to satisfy a legal requirement or investigate a future seller, buyer, or partner.

“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” —Abigail Adams