juncture
//ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər//
Noun
junctureSingular
juncturesPlural
1
A particular point in time, especially one that is critical or important.
At this critical juncture, we must make a decision.
2
A place where things join or meet; a junction or connection.
The leak was found at the juncture where the two pipes meet.