good standing
"Good standing" signifies compliance and satisfactory status within various contexts, such as professional, academic, financial, and organizational settings.
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Definition
C1Professional
(formal)Being compliant with all professional requirements and maintaining a trustworthy reputation.
Example
- To practice law, an attorney must remain in good standing with the bar association.
B2Academic
(formal)Achieving and maintaining satisfactory academic performance, often measured by grade point average.
Example
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to be in good standing.
C1Financial
(formal)Meeting all financial obligations and maintaining creditworthiness.
Example
- The company must stay in good standing with its creditors to secure additional funding.
B2Organizational
(formal)Adhering to an organization's rules, paying dues, and actively participating.
Example
- Members in good standing can vote in the annual meeting.
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