invasion of privacy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of invasion of privacy
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Legal experts say Harper might have grounds to sue FanDuel for false endorsement, misappropriation and invasion of privacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
The Supreme Court will weigh a Virginia robbery case to decide if geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
The press was calling it an invasion of privacy.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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