Which of the following terms refers to a debtor being relieved of the obligation to pay debts?

A) Discharged
B) Extinguished
C) Discharged or extinguished
D) Forgotten

The terms "discharged" and "extinguished" both refer to a debtor being relieved of the obligation to pay debts. "Discharged" is commonly used in legal contexts, especially in bankruptcy proceedings, while "extinguished" can be used in broader contexts to indicate that a debt is no longer enforceable.