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privacy

pri·va·cy [ prvəssee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. seclusion: the state of being apart from other people and not seen, heard, or disturbed by them
Shut the door so we can have some privacy.

2. freedom from attention of others: freedom from the observation, intrusion, or attention of others
If you seek celebrity, you must sacrifice privacy.

3. hidden condition: the state of being kept secret

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