extent
extent definition
ex·tent (ek stent′, ik-)
noun
- the space, amount, or degree to which a thing extends; size; length; breadth
- range or limits of anything; scope; coverage
- an extended space; vast area an extent of woodland
- Eng. Law, Historical
- a writ directing the seizure of a debtor's property to compel payment of the debt
- a valuation of property, as one made in connection with such a writ
Etymology: ME extente < Anglo-Fr < OFr estente < estendre < L extendere
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