invasion of privacy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of invasion of privacy
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A bank can track your every move, but the moment someone else does, it’s thought an invasion of privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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
Cyber security analyst Nikhil Pahwa said the rules were "clearly" an invasion of privacy.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Crawford was booked into East County Jail and charged with eight counts of invasion of privacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
The press was calling it an invasion of privacy.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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