footing in WordNet English dictionary

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