furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfər-t͟hə-rən(t)s 
ˈfərt͟h-rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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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 the indictment, this Aug. 2019 post was described as an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
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They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Schneider noted there is a potential sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Schneider noted there is a potential sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Furtherance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furtherance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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furtherance
noun
fur·ther·ance
ˈfərt͟h-(ə-)rən(t)s
: the act of furthering : advancement
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