STANDING

I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. not yet cut or harvested , upright on the feet or base ; erect , not flowing ; stagnant , 3. remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period , continuing in existence or use indefinitely , established by law or custom, not movable, done from a ~ position , II. noun Date: 15th century 1. a place to stand in ; location , a position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties, 2. length of service or experience especially as determining rank, pay, or privilege, position or condition in society or in a profession, position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of competitors, maintenance of position or condition ; duration