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sticking point Definition

sticking point

noun

  1. a point beyond which someone or something will not budge
  2. a point or issue that causes action, negotiations, etc. to come to a standstill

sticking point Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • major: Greater clarity over intellectual property - many respondents commented that negotiations over intellectual property and overhead costs could be a major sticking point.

Browse dictionary entries near sticking point

  1. ‹ sticking plaster
  2. ‹ stickiness
  3. ‹ stickily
  4. ‹ stickhandle
  5. ‹ stickful
  6. ‹ sticker shock
  7. ‹ sticker price
  8. ‹ sticker
  9. ‹ stickball
  10. ‹ stickability
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