Meanings of independent footing in английском

It was, however, of the opinion that as soon as practicable the Library should be placed on an independent footing.

He would rather leave to Rome her own titles and empire, and stand here upon a new and independent footing.

It was clear to me, however, that they were there to have what they paid for, and to be on an independent footing.

The Government will shortly consider proposals to establish Irish language television station TG4 on an independent footing, Minister for Communications Noel Dempsey has said.

Fraser struggled to get out in the opposite direction, each man aiming to secure an independent footing, but their efforts only enlarged the pool.

When a young man was thus enabled to start in life on an independent footing, it made a man of him while he was young.