Extent /(?)/
Ex·tent
Extent
a.
- Extended. [Obs.]
Extent
n.
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Space or degree to which a thing is extended; hence, superficies; compass; bulk; size; length; as, an extent of country or of line; extent of information or of charity.
Life in its large extent is scare a span.
- Degree; measure; proportion.
- A peculiar species of execution upon debts due to the crown, under which the lands and goods of the debtor may be seized to secure payment. (Eng. Law)