furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 

ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s

: the act of furthering : advancement

Synonyms

• advance
• advancement
• progress
• process
• progression
• procession

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

Part 2 of this Washington Examiner series, Antifa, Inc., will examine whether federal RICO charges could ever be brought against antifa associates acting in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025

These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security. —Ashley Craig, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025

In 2022, Gaines was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in Boston to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025

Thompson is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. —Christina Coulter, People.com, 15 July 2025

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