"cacoethics" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌkakəʊˈɛθɪks/
Etymology: From caco- + ethics. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|caco|ethics}} caco- + ethics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cacoethics (uncountable)
  1. Bad ethics or morals; bad habits. Tags: uncountable
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