furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 

ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s

: the act of furthering : advancement

Synonyms

• advance
• advancement
• going
• headway
• march
• onrush
• passage
• process
• procession
• progress
• progression

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lowery will serve seven years, the minimum sentence for brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. —Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 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

Under the constitution, members of also have immunity for legitimate acts committed in the furtherance of their work. —Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

furtherance

noun

fur·​ther·​ance ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s 

: the act of furthering : advancement