due care

/du kɛər/
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Definitions of due care
  1. noun
    the care that a reasonable man would exercise under the circumstances; the standard for determining legal duty
    synonyms: ordinary care, reasonable care
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    type of:
    care, charge, guardianship, tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
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