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

"We will not apologize for recognizing America’s longstanding commitment to life-saving humanitarian aid and promotion of economic development abroad must be in furtherance of an America First foreign policy," Rubio said.

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According to the FBI, terrorism is “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government or civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.”

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Robert “Bobby” Salazar, 63, was charged with arson of commercial property and arson in furtherance of a felony, U.S.

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Moreover, a president has immunity from civil lawsuits only for actions taken in furtherance of his “core constitutional powers.”

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Her whole life and career, she said, have been devoted to the furtherance of science.

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