invasion of privacy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of invasion of privacy
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Most important, she outmaneuvered the Texas judge by quashing the subpoena itself, finding that it was an illegitimate and unconstitutional invasion of privacy.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Kilcher, 36, filed her complaint Tuesday in California Central District Court and is suing on numerous counts including misappropriation of likeness, invasion of privacy and interfering with possible financial gain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Now, the Supreme Court is weighing a bank-robbery case from Virginia to decide whether geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Semi-finalist Jessica Pegula described the constant filming as an "invasion of privacy" that needs to be "cut back".
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
Jam wondered if it was reading all her thoughts, if that counted as an invasion of privacy.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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