Right of Privacy
Definition: The "right of privacy" is a legal term that means you have the right to keep your personal life private and not be bothered by others without your permission. It is not specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, but it is understood to be an important part of personal freedom.
Usage Instructions: - You can use "right of privacy" when discussing laws or personal freedoms. - It is often used in legal contexts, such as when talking about someone's right to keep their personal information safe from public disclosure.
Example: - "Celebrities often fight for their right of privacy to protect themselves from paparazzi taking pictures of them without permission."
Advanced Usage: - The right of privacy can be challenged in court, especially when it comes to issues like surveillance, personal data collection, or media exposure.
Word Variants: - "Privacy" (noun): the state of being free from public attention. - "Private" (adjective): belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group; not public.
Different Meanings: - While the right of privacy refers specifically to legal protections, "privacy" itself can also refer to the general concept of keeping personal matters away from others.
Synonyms: - Right to seclusion - Right to solitude - Personal privacy
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Keep to oneself: This means to stay private and not share personal information with others. - Example: "She likes to keep to herself and doesn't talk much about her private life." - Mind one's own business: This phrase means to not interfere in other people's affairs.