advancement

English

/ædˈvæns.mɛnt/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of advancing, ; promotion to a higher place or dignity
  • The state of being advanced
  • An advance of money or value; payment in advance.
  • (legal) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English avancement derived from Old French avancement.

Origin

Old French

avancement

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