'injury' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'injuria,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'jus' meant 'right or law.'

'injuria' transformed into the Old French word 'injurie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'injury' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a violation of rights,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'physical harm or damage.'