Diligence
Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In Scotch law and practice. Process of law, by which persons, lands or effects are seized in execution or in security for debt. Ersk. Inst. b. 2, tit. 11, § 1. Brande. Process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses, or the production of writings. Ersk. Inst. b. 4, tit. 1, § 11.