Meaning & use
ultimatum
A final demand or statement of terms, whose rejection will result in a serious consequence or the end of negotiations.
See it in a sentence
The union gave management an ultimatum: raise wages or face a full strike.
She issued an ultimatum, telling him to change his behavior or she would leave.
A note on using this word
An ultimatum always includes a clear consequence for non-compliance; a simple request or demand without that threat isn't technically an ultimatum.
Words with a similar meaning
final demandthreat
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