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furtherance Definition

fur·ther·ance (fʉrt̸hər əns)

noun

a furthering, or helping forward; advancement; promotion

Etymology: ME

furtherance Synonyms

furtherance

n.

furtherance Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • object: The new powers may be exercised only in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
  • dispute: In order for the industrial action to be lawful it must be taken ' in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute ' .
  • aim: The Bullock Career Award is awarded for travel in the furtherance of career aims.
  • objective: We will work for the furtherance of this objective at the EU level.
  • charity: Trustees have a general duty to expend income in furtherance of the charity 's objects, rather than accumulate or invest these funds.
  • purpose: Having uttered the petition the believer should solemnly dedicate himself to the furtherance of the purpose indicated in the prayer.

Converse of object

  • ensure: It is recognized that a charity may need to retain some reserve of income in order to ensure the continued furtherance of its objects.
  • support: Youth Access has a central and ongoing partnership with the National Youth Agency, which supports the furtherance of Youth Access's strategic aims.
  • signify: This signified the furtherance of Taiwan's democracy and a great step forward in democratic reform.

Adjective modifier

  • direct: Charities are not permitted to undertake trading activity unless it is in direct furtherance of the organization's objects.
  • effective: It declares " the effective furtherance of human rights is not possible without the participation of all Mozambicans.

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