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due diligence
noun
Definition of DUE DILIGENCE
1
: the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property
2
: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)
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1877
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