A juncture is a crucial point in time when a decision must be made. At this juncture, a president might say, the government must decide whether to go ahead with war or to try to solve things diplomatically.
A joining; a union; an alliance.
Noun
an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"
Noun
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
Noun
a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point"
n.
A joining; a union; an alliance.
n.
The line or point at which two bodies are joined; a
joint; an articulation; a seam; as, the junctures of a vessel or of the
bones.
n.
A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by
a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency.
Juncture
In such a juncture, what can the most plausible and refined philosophy offer?
A joining; a union; an alliance.
Usage Examples
The United States is at a critical juncture in time. Our government is riddled with historic debt, and the limited resources of philanthropic and non-profit efforts cannot meet the scale of social challenges we face with necessary force.
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Other Usage ExamplesThose nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace.