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