advancementn.[OE. avancement, F. avancement. See Advance, v. t.]1. 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.()In heaven . . . every one (so well they love each other) rejoiceth and hath his part in each other's advancement. (Sir T. More.)True religion . . . proposes for its end the joint advancement of the virtue and happiness of the people. (Horsley.)2. An advance of money or value; payment in advance. See Advance, 5.()3. (Law) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.()4. Settlement on a wife, or jointure.(Bacon.)