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stance

 
 
/stæns/ noun [C]

Definition

OPINION an opinion or belief about something, especially if you say it in public: [usually singular] What's their stance on nuclear energy? They are taking a very tough stance against drugs.
STAND formal the way that someone stands: [usually singular] an awkward stance
(Definition of stance noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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