ultimatums

Variant of ultimatum

ultimatum definition

ul·ti·ma·tum (ul′tə māt′əm)

noun pl. ultimatums -·tums or ultimata -·ta (-ə)

a final offer or demand, esp. by one of the parties engaged in negotiations, the rejection of which usually leads to a break in relations and unilateral action, the use of force, etc. by the party issuing the ultimatum

Etymology: ModL < LL, neut. of ultimatus: see ultimate

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