definition of
footing

[1] #1 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] #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] #3 footing n. [foothold] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing. wn