invasion of privacy

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of invasion of privacy

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

In any other part of civilized society, rifling through someone else’s diary is considered an outrageous invasion of privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

Cyber security analyst Nikhil Pahwa said the rules were "clearly" an invasion of privacy.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

I am entirely sympathetic to your reasons for withholding the name of the patient and thus prevent a possible invasion of privacy.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot