An amount of funds or other type of assets is given to a potential heir during the lifetime of that person, intended as an advance against future heir's share of the estate
A payment or distribution to a beneficiary of a part of his/her share of capital before the time fixed for his/her attainment of an absolute interest in possession
In a legal sense, a gift made during lifetime by one who dies without a will The advancement must be taken into account as a reduction of the share of inheritance
Obsolete term: Refer - "Research Area"The process whereby areas of research are reinvested This is mainly done via a contestible process (e g call for proposals, tenders, etc ) The exception to this is a negotiated approach which will be used in special circumstances (e g where exceptional levels of co-funding are demonstrated, i e research consortia; or in key areas where there is only one research provider in New Zealand) An advancement is often based around a set of portfolios (e g Food & Fibre) or an area of research (e g GMO)
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
The advancement of something is the process of helping it to progress or the result of its progress. ..her work for the advancement of the status of women. progress or development in your job, level of knowledge etc