Noun
(idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
(idiomatic, dated) The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
sticking-point (plural sticking-points)
Alternative form of sticking point
sticking-point
A bigger sticking point for Jerusalem however is that Qatar has made it clear that it would not with Israel until a two-state solution is reached. Source: Internet
And while player compensation has been overshadowed by talk of access to team facilities and how to conduct training camps safely, Brandt believes it’s a potential sticking point if the league decides to play without fans or limited capacities. Source: Internet
A sticking point for caucus remains a sense the bill isn't clear enough on the issue of allowing people to seek counselling without fear of reprisal for those who offer that support. Source: Internet
A sticking point in the negotiations was Sudan’s insistence that a deal with Israel should not be linked to Khartoum’s delisting from a US list of states that sponsor terrorism. Source: Internet
But Russian negotiators still haven’t agreed to stepped-up verification of its nuclear warheads, a major sticking point. Source: Internet
Any partner would have to agree to that, and if you think about it, that could have been a major sticking point. Source: Internet