Ex-tin'guish-ment, n.

n. 1. The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching; extinction; suppression; destruction; nullification; as, the extinguishment of fire or flame, of discord, enmity, or jealousy, or of love or affection.

Divine laws of Christian church polity may not be altered by extinguishment. Hooker. 2. (Law.) The putting an end to a right or estate by consolidation or union.