in furtherance of
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According to the FBI, terrorism is “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government or civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
The conspiracy is a key way that the law makes a defendant criminally liable for all the acts done by his co-conspirators in furtherance of their agreement.
From Salon • May 24, 2024
A gross misapplication of RICO, the indictment cited Gunna’s appearances in the music videos “Take it to Trial,” “Ski,” and “Fox 5” as overt acts in furtherance of an alleged criminal enterprise.
From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023
Gleason, in his message to the DA, cited “NYPD internal documents that defy logic and appear to be concocted in furtherance of discrediting Serpico” without providing details.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023
It was in furtherance of this national purpose that the Prince of Wales, who put himself at the head of the movement, held a conference at Marlborough House, on the 15th of June, 1875.
From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward
