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footing n. [
terms] status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing"
. wn #2
footing n. [
basis, ground] a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
. wn #3
footing n. [
foothold] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
. wn