invasion of privacy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of invasion of privacy
First recorded in 1885–90
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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
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
I assured myself it wasn’t an invasion of privacy, just part of the investigation to find an explanation for his wretched transformation.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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