extinguishment

Extinguishment is the cancellation or destruction of a legal right , interest , or contract . Debt is considered extinguished when the borrower pays the full balance of the debt, and the creditor releases the borrower. Extinguishment also applies when the creditor accepts a higher security .

[Last reviewed in July of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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