footing
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //ˈfʊtɪŋ// UK //fˈʊtɪŋ// foot·ing
n. the position or status you have in a relationship or situation. It can also mean a firm place to stand so you do not fall.
n. the basis or foundation on which something is established; also refers to a secure physical position for the feet.
The two countries are now on an equal footing.
After the promotion, she felt she was finally on a professional footing with her senior colleagues.
The company struggled to regain its financial footing after a series of unexpected market shifts and a costly legal battle with its primary competitor.
From Middle English fotyng; equivalent to foot + -ing.
Usage
Commonly used in the idiomatic phrase 'on a(n) [adjective] footing' to describe a state of affairs.