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gebotene Sorgfalt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • due diligence noun The careful investigation and checking a sensible person carries out before committing to something important, such as verifying facts, records and risks before a purchase or agreement.

Senses

gebotene Sorgfalt is used for these senses in English:

  • due diligence Appropriate, required, reasonable care or carefulness.

due diligence — full definition

  1. noun The careful investigation and checking a sensible person carries out before committing to something important, such as verifying facts, records and risks before a purchase or agreement.
  2. noun In business and law, the formal examination of a company's finances, contracts, liabilities and operations before a takeover, investment or major deal.
  3. noun The standard of reasonable care a person or organisation is legally required to exercise to avoid causing harm or breaking rules.

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