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ultimatum

nounmasculineformalcommon/uɫ.ti.ˈma.tu/ul·ti·ma·to

Definition

1

A final, categorical demand, accompanied by a threat of severe measures (such as retaliation, rupture, or action) if not met within a specified time limit.

Usage examples

The company gave the union an ultimatum to accept the terms or face a lockout.
She delivered an ultimatum about his behavior.

Common combinations

issue an ultimatumfinal ultimatumreceive an ultimatumdeadline of the ultimatum