ultimatum

noun
/ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Etymology

From Latin ultimatus (“late, last final”), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final”).

  1. derived from ultimus — “extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final
  2. derived from ultimatus — “late, last final

Definitions

  1. A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one…

    A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

  2. An intended final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another in a…

    An intended final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another in a negotiation.

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA