noun (n)

• status with respect to the relations between people or groups(noun.state)

  Example:
  On a friendly footing.
  

  Synonym:
  terms
  

  source: wordnet30
• a relation that provides the foundation for something(noun.linkdef)

  Example:
  They were on a friendly footing.
  

  Synonym:
  basis, ground
  

  source: wordnet30
• a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  foothold
  

  source: wordnet30
• Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.(noun)

  source: webster1913