Position on one's feet (8)
I believe the answer is:
standing
I believe this is a double definition.
'position' is the first definition.
(standing is a kind of position)
'on one's feet' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for standing that I've seen before include "Social reputation" , "Prestige" , "Position or reputation" , "Good repute" , "(Of corn) not yet reaped" .)