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ultimatum
/ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/
Definition
1
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
2
The last word in a negotiation; a proposal requiring immediate acceptance or else facing consequences.
3
A decisive proposition put forth as the ultimate condition.
Examples
My coffee machine issued an ultimatum this morning: clean the filter or suffer weak brew forever.
In the epic sibling standoff, he drew the line with an ultimatum: share the remote or face a pillow fortress siege.
She gave her picky eater goldfish an ultimatum: finish the flakes or it's gravel from here on out.
The boss's ultimatum hung in the air like bad cologne: meet the deadline or polish your resume.