furtherance

[ fur-ther-uhns ]

noun

1. the act of furthering; promotion; advancement.

furtherance

/ ˈfɜːðərəns /

noun

1. the act of furthering; advancement
2. something that furthers or advances

Word History and Origins

Origin of furtherance¹

First recorded in 1400–50, furtherance is from the late Middle English word fortheraunce. See further, -ance

Example Sentences

In fact, NYPD’s facial recognition policy statement says that “information is not shared in furtherance of immigration enforcement” and “access will not be given to other agencies for purposes of furthering immigration enforcement.”

From MIT Technology Review

That would apply to the stockpiling of firearms with intent to commit a mass shooting in furtherance of political or social ideologies.

From Washington Post

And those who take up weapons and kill large numbers of people in furtherance of that ideology?

From The Daily Beast

"No, you are my sweetheart," he cried, discretion all gone now in his eager furtherance of his pleading.

From Project Gutenberg

I saw through the mask directly, and understood the daring game you were playing in furtherance of your revenge against me.

From Project Gutenberg

His Lordship explained that this furtherance comprises all acts done to prevent or overpower resistance and to prevent discovery.

From Project Gutenberg

Religion was the medium chosen by Mohammed for the furtherance of his truly imperial design.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed she would neither do nor say anything herself which tended in any way to a furtherance of these matrimonials.

From Project Gutenberg