Furtherance (noun)

1. The action of furthering or helping forward; promotion; encouragement.
2. A measure taken to further an enterprise or interest; an assistance.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "advancement, promotion"): from old french avanc(i)ement, from avancer "advance" (see further).

Examples:

1. The government's policies are in furtherance of economic growth.
2. The company's success was due in large part to the furtherance provided by its investors.
3. The club's activities are all in furtherance of its goal to promote healthy living.
4. He provided furtherance to the young artist's career.
5. The project was delayed due to a lack of furtherance.