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A position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Noun : He had little standing in the community. ,He is a merchant of standing in the community. ,a friend of long standing. ,According to the...
  • Adjective : a standing lamp. ,a standing jump. ,a standing rule. ,We have a standing bridge game every Friday night. ,standing type....
  • Adamant that ninth spot in the title standings is not representative of his true performance level during his 'rookie'
  • USATODAY. com - Italians tumble on ice, in standings
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