the condition or standing of a person, territory, etc in the eyes of the law
The status of the Isle of Man could best be described as intermediate between a colony and a dominion
position or rank in relation to others in a hierarchy or social structure
The century has seen a significant improvement in the status of women
high social position; prestige
In their own country they had enjoyed status and prosperity
a state of affairs; the situation in regard to something
marital status
[Latin status standing, condition, past part. of stare to stand]