(video games, chiefly role-playing games) An effect that modifies a character's status, either positively (e.g. strength increase) or negatively (e.g. poisoning).

(role-playing games) A negative status effect that adversely affects the afflicted character (such as being poisoned or blinded).

plural of status effect

plural of status ailment

(US, law) In the United States federal court system, a form of semi-retirement in which a judge continues to engage in judicial activities including the disposition of cases on a limited basis.

(sociology) One's position within a social hierarchy, one's social class along with any personal social advantages or disadvantages, one's value relative to society.

plural of status quo

One of several discrete options describing a person's relationship with a significant other, such as single, married, divorced, widowed, civil union, domestic partnership, etc.

(sociology) A person's social status that is acquired, such as being an Olympic athlete, being a criminal, or being a college professor.

(sociology) The social status that a person is given from birth or assumes involuntarily later in life.