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Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:44 am**

I wonder what 'do diligence' means?
>>http://www.tbsource.com/localnews/index.asp?cid=61574
Again, Adams of Thunder Bay Police reiterates the aspect of reciprocal responsibility for both babysitters and parents. Certainly it's do-diligence on the part of the parents,・he noted.<<
I wonder if it's frequently used in the political scene and
what it means.
Thank you.

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:50 am**

Hi!

I only know with due diligence
It means:

the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)

Best wishes
Siân

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:58 am**

Thank you very much.
Itasan

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:14 pm**

I'm guessing it's an American pronunciation where do and due sound the same.

Iain

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 4:24 pm**

I'm guessing it's a misspelling that happened because of said American homonyms. Never saw it before.

Posted: **Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:20 pm**

Oh, yes. I think it was my misunderstanding.
Thank you anyway.
Itasan