How is “in itself” used?

In 24 Hour Party People (2002), one line is: “Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.”

Which movie is “in itself” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from 24 Hour Party People (2002).

considered separately from other things; in its true nature

Heard in 9 movies

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considered separately from other things; in its true nature
Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.

Definitions from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9th edition

Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.

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