Furtherance

  • 101Sanction — Sanc tion, n. [L. sanctio, from sancire, sanctum to render sacred or inviolable, to fix unalterably: cf. F. sanction. See {Saint}.] 1. Solemn or ceremonious ratification; an official act of a superior by which he ratifies and gives validity to… …

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  • 102Solemn League and Covenant — League League (l[=e]g), n. [F. ligue, LL. liga, fr. L. ligare to bind; cf. Sp. liga. Cf. {Ally} a confederate, {Ligature}.] 1. An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, organizations, or persons, for the accomplishment of a… …

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  • 103The Holy League — League League (l[=e]g), n. [F. ligue, LL. liga, fr. L. ligare to bind; cf. Sp. liga. Cf. {Ally} a confederate, {Ligature}.] 1. An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, organizations, or persons, for the accomplishment of a… …

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  • 104The land league — League League (l[=e]g), n. [F. ligue, LL. liga, fr. L. ligare to bind; cf. Sp. liga. Cf. {Ally} a confederate, {Ligature}.] 1. An alliance or combination of two or more nations, parties, organizations, or persons, for the accomplishment of a… …

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  • 105organizational equipment — Referring to method of use: signifies that equipment (other than individual equipment) used in furtherance of the common mission of an organization or unit. See also equipment …

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  • 106security assistance — Group of programs authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended, or other related statutes by which the United States provides defense articles, military training, and other… …

    Military dictionary

  • 107-ance — noun suffix Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin antia, from ant , ans ant + ia y 1. action or process < furtherance > ; instance of an action or process < performance > 2. quali …

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  • 108materialism — noun Date: 1733 1. a. a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter b. a doctrine that the only or the highest values or&#8230; …

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  • 109promotion — noun Date: 15th century 1. the act or fact of being raised in position or rank ; preferment 2. the act of furthering the growth or development of something; especially the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising …

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  • 110exploit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English espleit, expleit, exploit furtherance, outcome, from Anglo French, from Latin explicitum, neuter of explicitus, past participle Date: circa 1538 deed, act; especially a notable or heroic act Synonyms: see feat II …

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