diligência

[di.li.ˈʒẽ.sia]

nounfemininepl: diligências

diligence

1. care and effort in one's work or duties; assiduity

She completed the project with great diligence.

Ela completou o projeto com grande diligência.

2. a stagecoach; a horse-drawn public transport vehicle

They traveled by diligence across the countryside.

Eles viajaram de diligência pelo interior.

3. a legal investigation or inquiry; due diligence

The court ordered a diligence into the matter.

O tribunal ordenou uma diligência sobre o assunto.

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General Brazilian

diligência

commonly used for both the virtue of diligence and legal/police investigations

Portugal

diligência

maintains all meanings including historical reference to stagecoaches

com diligência - with care and effort

fazer diligência - to conduct an inquiry or investigation

diligência policial - police investigation

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