netiquette

UK: /ˈnɛtɪkɛt/ US: (net′i kit, -ket′)

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net•i•quette  (net′i kit, -ket′), n. 

1. Computing the etiquette of computer networks, esp. the Internet.

• blend of, blended network + etiquette 1980–85

net•i•quette  (net′i kit, -ket′), n. 

1. Computing the etiquette of computer networks, esp. the Internet.

• blend of, blended network and etiquette 1980–85

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netiquette / ˈnɛtɪˌkɛt/ noun

1. the informal code of behaviour on the internet

Etymology: 20th Century: from net( work) + ( et) iquette