due diligence
B1CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
Law phrase
The investigation of a target company's legal, financial and commercial affairs before a transaction.
Due diligence revealed an undisclosed litigation risk that reduced the purchase price.
Business noun
The detailed investigation of a deal before committing to it.
Due diligence turned up two lawsuits they had conveniently left off the disclosure.
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