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A simple meaning of Extinguishment is end something. Also called as to take away or bring to an end something such as a hope, feeling, custom or practice.

If it's related to debt then it means to pay off a debt.

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cause (a fire or light) to cease to burn or shine

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Extinguish means to end or to put out decisively.

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put out a lamp or light;

put out a fire;

legal, end a condition debt.

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If a fire is extinguished, it is put out.

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