noun
extinguishment
Extinguishment (noun) means the act of putting out or quenching something, or the condition of having been put out.
noun
1
The act of putting out or quenching something, or the condition of having been put out.
2
(law) The ending of a legal right or duty so that it no longer exists.
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What is the meaning of extinguishment?
"extinguishment" (noun) means the act of putting out or quenching something, or the condition of having been put out.
What are the different meanings of extinguishment?
"extinguishment" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of putting out or quenching something, or the condition of having been put out; 2. (law) The ending of a legal right or duty so that it no longer exists.
