1 legal proceedings involved in the enforcement of payments and the recovery of debts 2 A court warrant to enforce the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentation
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
persevering application; the attention and care legally required of a person (as a party to a contract)