due diligence noun
Definition of DUE DILIGENCE
1. the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property
2. research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)
First Known Use of DUE DILIGENCE
1877
Do we have a duty of doing "philosophical due diligence and reflection" before we post in this forum?