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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Conjuncture \Con*junc"ture\ (?; 135), n. [Cf. F. conjoncture,
LL. conjunctura.]
1. The act of joining, or state of being joined; union;
connection; combination.
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The conjuncture of philosophy and divinity.
--Hobbes.
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A fit conjuncture or circumstances. --Addison.
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2. A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances;
complication or combination of events or circumstances;
plight resulting from various conditions.
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He [Chesterfield] had recently governed Ireland, at
a momentous conjuncture, with eminent firmness,
wisdom, and humanity. --Macaulay.
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