Main Entry: in·ju·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈinj-rē, ˈin-jə-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural in·ju·ries

Etymology: Middle English injurie, from Anglo-French, Latin injuria, from injurus injurious, from in- + jur-, jus right — more at just

Date: 14th century

1 a : an act that damages or hurts : wrong b : violation of another's rights for which the law allows an action to recover damages
2 : hurt, damage, or loss sustained

synonyms see injustice