invasion of privacy

noun

1. an encroachment upon the right to be let alone or to be free from publicity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of invasion of privacy¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

"Today, the main risk is invasion of privacy: our innermost thoughts are under threat," Chneiweiss said.

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In response, he filed a lawsuit against her as well as her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist and the New York Times, claiming civil extortion, defamation and invasion of privacy.

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Oxevsion's manufacturer said the system played a critical role in preventing harm, but agreed filming a patient 24 hours a day could possibly "constitute a very significant invasion of privacy".

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Sipple, who deflected the shot, was lauded as a hero but later sued several newspapers for invasion of privacy.

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Crawford was booked into East County Jail and charged with eight counts of invasion of privacy.

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