expectation of privacy
- The understanding that one is safe from unwanted interference, particularly from the government, in a certain area or possession
- The police could not enter without a warrant due to the occupants' expectation of privacy in their home.
- Despite being in a public park, the man had an expectation of privacy when sitting inside his vehicle.
- Warrantless searches violate a citizen's expectation of privacy in their personal belongings.
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