1. (n.) The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.

2. (n.) An advance of money or value; payment in advance. See Advance.

3. (v. t.) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

4. (v. t.) Settlement on a wife, or jointure.