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invasion of privacy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun invasion of privacy has 1 sense
  1. invasion of privacy - the wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern
    --1 is a kind of
    tort, civil wrong

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Invasion of Privacy

Definition:

Invasion of Privacy refers to the infringement upon a person's right to keep certain aspects of their life private without unauthorized intrusion or interference by others.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. The act or instance of violating someone's privacy.
  2. The legal concept of breaching an individual's personal privacy.
  3. An invasion upon personal space without consent.
  4. Disclosure of confidential information without permission.

Usage examples:

Sense 1:

1. The leaked private photos on the internet led to a significant invasion of privacy for the celebrity couple.

2. The paparazzi constantly hounding the actress is a clear invasion of her privacy.

Sense 2:

1. The lawsuit against the company alleged a massive invasion of privacy of its customers' personal data.

2. In some jurisdictions, invasion of privacy is considered a serious offense and can result in legal consequences.

Sense 3:

1. The stranger standing too close and eavesdropping on their conversation made them feel an invasion of their privacy.

2. Putting up high fences around the property was necessary to prevent further invasion of privacy for the family.

Sense 4:

1. Sharing someone's medical records without their consent is a clear invasion of privacy.

2. The journalist's article resulted in an invasion of privacy for the politician, as personal details were exposed to the public.

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