[ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
(e.g: their employers issued an ultimatum demanding an immediate return to work)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin, neuter past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’