The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished; extinction; suppression; destruction; nullification; as, the extinguishment of fire or flame, of discord, enmity, or jealousy, or of love or affection
term used to describe the cessation or surrender of aboriginal rights to lands and resources in exchange for rights granted in a treaty
term used to describe the cessation or surrender of aboriginal rights to lands and resources in exchange for rights granted in a treaty To date, Canada has required full or partial extinguishment to conclude treaties