n.[ L. restinctio. See Restinguish. ] Act of quenching or extingishing. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. destinatio determination: cf. F. destination destination. ] 1. The act of destining or appointing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
Syn. -- Appointment; design; purpose; intention; destiny; lot; fate; end. [ 1913 Webster ]