furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 
ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
the furtherance of science
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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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
And what the court concluded is that when Congress enacted those provisions, that Congress was imagining a corporation undertaking these steps in furtherance of some sort of business purpose.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
They are also accused of exchanging messages in social media groups promoting violence in furtherance of ISIS.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2026
The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furtherance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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