Standing

Position or status of an individual or entity.

Standing refers to the position or status of an individual or entity within a particular context, often indicating authority, credibility, legitimacy, or social rank.

From Old English stænding, from standan 'to stand'.

Standing means where someone or something is placed, like if you're standing up instead of sitting down.

What does 'standing' mean? It refers to a person or object being upright on their feet
What is legal standing? It's a term in law that means having the right to bring a case before a court
What is social standing? It describes someone's position or reputation in society

position status rank

state condition

posture stance

society organization

legal status social concept