furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s How to pronounce furtherance (audio)
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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Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 Schneider noted there is a potential sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 The charges include possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 Wire Fraud applies to any form of electronic communication including landline phone, cell phone, text message, email or Fax and only requires that these forms of communications have been used at some point in furtherance of a fraudulent scheme. Steve Weisman, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for furtherance 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of furtherance was in the 15th century

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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furtherance. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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furtherance

noun
fur·​ther·​ance ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce furtherance (audio)
: the act of furthering : advancement

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