juncture

/ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

junc·true

BrE /ˈdʒʌŋktʃə(r)/

NAmE /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/

(formal)

a particular point or stage in an activity or a series of events

The battle had reached a crucial juncture.

At this juncture, I would like to make an important announcement.