Ultimatum Definition

ŭltə-mātəm, -mä-
ultimata, ultimatums
noun
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.
Webster's New World
The final offer in negotiating an agreement, carrying with it the implication that if it is not accepted, bargaining will cease.
Webster's New World Law
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Noun

Singular:
ultimatum
Plural:
ultimata, ultimatums

Origin of Ultimatum

  • From Latin ultimatus (“late, last final"), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final")

    From Wiktionary

  • New Latin from neuter of Latin ultimātus last ultimate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Ultimatum Sentence Examples

  • That's because Josh gave her an ultimatum... him or the goats.

  • In August an ultimatum was received from Chile demanding arbitration.

  • A part of the Afghan force was encamped on the west bank of the Kushk, and on the 29th of March General Komarov sent an ultimatum demanding their withdrawal.

  • Rumours of this gigantic scheme reached Constantinople, and as Catherine's menacing attitude left little doubt as to her aggressive intentions the Porte presented an ultimatum and finally declared war (1787).

  • An ultimatum was presented ordering Turkey within twenty-four hours to dismiss the French ambassador, hand over the Turkish fleet, and make peace with Russia.

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