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πŸ“– Definitions

noun

A point of no return, one where an action taken commits a person irrevocably.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œSingapore has adopted various measures to combat the increasingly ominous spectre of climate change. Swift and decisive action must be taken before Singapore, and the world at large, crosses the Rubicon leading to irreversible ecological impact that affects each and every Singaporean.” Stanley Lai; Defining Interface Between IP Rights and Climate Change; Business Times (Singapore); Apr 28, 2020.
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