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Definition of sticking point noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sticking point

noun
 
/ˈstɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/
 
/ˈstɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/
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  1. something that people do not agree on and that prevents progress in a discussion
    • This was one of the major sticking points in the negotiations.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
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