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furtherance

noun
fur·​ther·​ance | \ ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s How to pronounce furtherance (audio) , ˈfər-t͟hə-\

Definition of furtherance

: the act of furthering : advancement

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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 order to predicate a domestic terrorism investigation of an individual, the FBI must have information that the individual is perpetuating violent, criminal actions in furtherance of an ideology. — Brian Albrecht, cleveland.com, "Charlottesville demonstration prompts review of state militia statutes," 4 Aug. 2019 Others noted how the project reflects the privilege of the Western scientific community, which appears willing to bulldoze over any culture in furtherance of its wants. — Trisha Kehaulani Watson-sproat, Vox, "Why Native Hawaiians are fighting to protect Maunakea from a telescope," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of furtherance

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for furtherance

furtherance

noun

English Language Learners Definition of furtherance

formal : the act of helping something to become more successful or advanced

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