extent

(ĭk-stĕntˈ)

1. a. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends: landowners unaware of the extent of their own holdings.
   b. The degree to which a thing extends: prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
2. An extensive space or area: an extent of desert.
3. Law
   a. A writ allowing a creditor to assume temporary ownership of a debtor's property.
   b. In Great Britain, a writ allowing a creditor to seize a debtor's property temporarily.
   c. The seizure in execution of such a writ.
4. Archaic An assessment or valuation, as of land in Britain, especially for taxation.