extenta.[L. extentus, p. p. of extendere. See Extend.] Extended.(Spenser.)n.[L. extentus, fr. extendere. See Extend.]1. 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. (Cotton.)2. Degree; measure; proportion.(Lubbock.)3. (Eng. Law) 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.()