defining moment


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defin′ing mo′ment


n.
a point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.
[1980–85]
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The Fianna Fail leader added that Northern Ireland's 56% majority 'remain' vote could be a defining moment.
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