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ultimatum
nounmasculineformalcommon/uɫ.ti.ˈma.tu/ul·ti·ma·to
Definition
1A 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.”
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issue an ultimatumfinal ultimatumreceive an ultimatumdeadline of the ultimatum