extended.-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.-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.-a process of execution by which the lands and goods of a debtor are valued and delivered to the creditor.