Definition of Juncture

Juncture

A joining; a union; an alliance.

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.

A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency.

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Juncture Quotations

Those 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.
Arthur Henderson

Not all Modern Orthodox Jews, at the present juncture, identify with what the Israeli government does. In Israel many religious Zionists strongly oppose the government because of the disengagement.
Norman Lamm

I am honored to be able to serve GM at this critical juncture and take part in its reinvention.
Edward Whitacre, Jr.

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Juncture Translations

juncture in German is Verbindungspunkt, kritischer Augenblick
juncture in Spanish is juntura
juncture in Swedish is tidpunkt, kritisk tidpunkt

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