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
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
The press was calling it an invasion of privacy.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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