'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 wrong or injustice,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'harm or damage to the body.'