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due diligence  

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  • Due diligence is a standard of vigilance, attentiveness, and care that is often exercised in various professional and societal settings. The effort is measured by the circumstances under which it is applied, with the expectation that it will be conducted with a level of reasonableness and prudence appropriate for the particular circumstances. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Due Diligence]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/due_diligence

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