furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 
ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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.
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In New York, Mangione was indicted on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Subh-Marcano, 28, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court Monday to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Jonathan Subh-Marcano, 28, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court Monday to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furtherance. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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