invasion of privacy
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- noun
- /ɪnˈveɪʒən əv ˈpraɪvəsi/
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invasión de la privacidad
- He claimed that the publication of his photographs was an invasion of privacy.
- defamation and invasion of privacy
- invasion of privacy for athletes
- testing as an invasion of privacy
And it's not an invasion of privacy to know what's on her phone.
- And it's not an invasion of privacy to know what's on her phone.
Examples
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The wiretapping proposal was more restrained, but it did constitute a further invasion of privacy.
Academic text (1997) -
Many think it's an invasion of privacy.
Academic text (2011) -
If so, you may be charged for invasion of privacy.
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This is such an invasion of privacy.
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This is an invasion of privacy, okay?
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What a terrible invasion of privacy.
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Electronic security, however, such as email and internet monitoring, is still considered an invasion of privacy by many employees.
Academic text (2008) -
I can support security, but spying and invasion of privacy are two different things.
Blog text (1) -
Smartphone users are more and more wary of invasion of privacy by apps.
Blog text (27) -
A Nevada man is suing California tax agents for fraud and invasion of privacy, among other alleged torts, in Nevada.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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6.6
Entering a place or someone's private life without permission
An act that shows or shares someone's private information without permission and breaks the law
Antonyms
How Intrusive
- Specialized
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6.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'invasion' (intrusion/entry) with 'privacy' (freedom from intrusion) via a standard noun-of-noun construction, so the meaning 'an intrusion into someone's personal life' is directly derivable from the constituents. This metaphorical use of 'invasion' is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows the words would readily understand it.
Etymology
Invasion of privacy paints the picture of an invasion — like soldiers or a stranger entering a place — into your privacy, your home or personal life. So, it means 'someone goes into your personal life or space without permission'.