extent: význam a definice

The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends: landowners unaware of the extent of their own holdings.

The degree to which a thing extends: prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

An extensive space or area: an extent of desert.

Law A writ allowing a creditor to assume temporary ownership of a debtor's property.

Law In Great Britain, a writ allowing a creditor to seize a debtor's property temporarily.

Law The seizure in execution of such a writ.

Archaic An assessment or valuation, as of land in Britain, especially for taxation.