stance

Universal Words noun 1 ~ (on sth) the opinions that sb has about sth and expresses publicly SYNPOSITION: What is the newspaper's stance on the war? * He is known for his anti-abortion stance. * Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape. 2 the way in which sb stands, especially when playing a sport: Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball.