CEFR C2

extinguishment

noun

Meaning

The act of putting an end to something, such as a fire, a legal right, or a debt.

Examples

The extinguishment of the forest fire took three days of intense labor by the local crews.
Legal experts debated the extinguishment of the property claim after the original deed was found to be invalid.

Synonyms: end, stopping, abolition, termination

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extinguishment (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt

Definition

The act of putting an end to something, such as a fire, a legal right, or a debt.

Examples

The extinguishment of the forest fire took three days of intense labor by the local crews.
Legal experts debated the extinguishment of the property claim after the original deed was found to be invalid.
He sought the total extinguishment of his remaining mortgage debt through a final lump-sum payment.

Synonyms of extinguishment

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