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

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invasion of privacy

Legal experts say Bryce Harper might have grounds to sue FanDuel for false endorsement and invasion of privacy after the sportsbook sent the player’s video to a customer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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

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

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