noun
extinguishment
Extinguishment (noun) means the act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
noun
1
The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
2
The annihilation or extinction of a right or obligation.
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What is the meaning of extinguishment?
"extinguishment" (noun) means the act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
What are the different meanings of extinguishment?
"extinguishment" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished; 2. The annihilation or extinction of a right or obligation.