ultimatum
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noun \ˌəl-tə-ˈmā-təm, -ˈmä-\ plural ul·ti·ma·tums or ul·ti·ma·ta \-tə\
Definition of ULTIMATUM
: a final proposition, condition, or demand; especially : one whose rejection will end negotiations and cause a resort to force or other direct action
See Examples of ULTIMATUM
- She was given an ultimatum—work harder or lose her job.
- <issued the ultimatum that the project be finished by the following week, or it would be terminated>
Origin of ULTIMATUM
New Latin, from Medieval Latin, neuter of ultimatus final
First Known Use: 1731
Related to ULTIMATUM
- Synonyms
- claim, dun, importunity, requisition, demand
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