1. The act or process of putting out or ending something, such as a fire, light, or flame.
2. The act of ending or eliminating something completely, such as a debt, right, or obligation.
Usage: legal
3. The action of destroying or wiping out something entirely, such as a species or population.

Examples

• The extinguishments of the candles marked the end of the ceremony.
• The fire department's quick extinguishments of the blaze prevented further damage.
• The extinguishments of all outstanding debts freed the company from financial obligations.
• Legal extinguishments of certain rights required formal documentation.
• Scientists warned about the extinguishments of endangered species due to habitat loss.
• The extinguishments of the lights signaled the start of the movie.
• Multiple extinguishments of small fires were reported throughout the dry season.