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Definition due diligence in British English

due diligence noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌdjuː ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns/
1

the process of carefully examining something or someone, especially before agreeing to buy it or employ them or before advising someone else to buy it or employ them

Example

It is the employer's duty to exercise due diligence when appointing new staff.

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Definition due diligence in British English