furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 
ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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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The Monday memo says the DOJ will now prioritize the prosecution of those who victimize digital asset investors, or those who use digital assets in furtherance of criminal offenses such as terrorism, narcotics and human trafficking, organized crime, hacking, and cartel and gang financing.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
Mangione, 26, of Maryland, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism, and nine related offenses and could face a maximum term of life without parole if convicted.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Donovan Rey Lopez, 21, of Minneapolis was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
Mangione, 26, of Maryland, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism, and nine related offenses and could face a maximum term of life without parole if convicted.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Donovan Rey Lopez, 21, of Minneapolis was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for furtherance
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furtherance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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