INJURY


Meaning of INJURY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈinj-rē, ˈin-jə- ]

noun

( plural -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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.