n. (pl. -ies)
1. a physical harm or damage. b an instance of this (suffered head injuries).
2 esp. Law a wrongful action or treatment. b an instance of this.
3 damage to one's good name etc.
Phrases and idioms:
injury time Brit. Football extra playing-time allowed by a referee to compensate for time lost in dealing with injuries.
Etymology: ME f. AF injurie f. L injuria a wrong (as IN-(1), jus juris right)