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. injury time Brit. Football extra playing-time allowed by a referee to compensate for time lost in dealing with injuries.
[ ME f. AF injurie f. L injuria a wrong (as IN-(1), jus juris right) ]