furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s 

ˈfər-t͟hə-

: the act of furthering : advancement

Synonyms

• advance
• advancement
• going
• headway
• march
• onrush
• passage
• process
• procession
• progress
• progression

Examples of furtherance in a Sentence

They made the furtherance of science their life's work.

the 1965 Civil Rights Act was a major step in the furtherance of social justice in the U.S.

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the standard of proof in the grand jury proceedings was much lower for prosecutors than that of a jury trial, Howell wrote that because Trump might have used his attorney in furtherance of an alleged crime, the privilege between him and Corcoran could not apply. —Robert Legare, CBS News, 21 May 2024

The prosecution needs to prove Trump falsified business records in furtherance of a separate crime, Germain explained. —Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s 

: the act of furthering : advancement