distinction vs standing

distinction

noun
  • Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished. 

  • That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination. 

  • The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination. 

standing

noun
  • Position or reputation in society or a profession. 

  • The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands. 

  • The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list. 

  • Duration. 

  • The right of a party to bring a legal action, based on the relationship between that party and the matter to which the action relates. 

  • Room in which to park a vehicle or vehicles 

adj
  • Erect, not cut down. 

  • Performed from an erect position. 

  • Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting. 

  • Not movable; fixed. 

  • Stagnant; not moving or flowing. 

  • Remaining in force or status. 

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