noun

1. the space, amount, or degree to which a thing extends; size; length; breadth
2. range or limits of anything; scope; coverage
3. an extended space; vast area an extent of woodland
4. Eng. Law, Historical
   1. a writ directing the seizure of a debtor's property to compel payment of the debt
   2. a valuation of property, as one made in connection with such a writ

Etymology: ME extente < Anglo-Fr < OFr estente < estendre < L extendere