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  1. 1. n. A joining; a union; an alliance. Source: opted
  2. 2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an event that occurs at a critical time Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made Source: wordnet
  7. 7. 1. A joining; a union; an alliance. [Obs.] "Devotional compliance and juncture of hearts." Eikon Basilike. 2. 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. Boyle. 3. A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency. "Extraordinary junctures." Addison. In such a juncture, what can the most plausible and refined philosophy offer Berkeley. Source: webster
  8. 8. n:100 n. an event that occurs at a critical time n. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made Source: ecdict

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