Ultimatum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ultimatum is a noun meaning (diplomacy, dated) An intended final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another in a negotiation.
Meaning
(diplomacy, dated) An intended final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another in a negotiation.
More Meanings
- (diplomacy) 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.
Example Sentences
1724 William Wynne: The Life of Sir Leoline Jenkins, Judge of the High-Court of Admiralty . . . Thirdly, That they, the Dutch, 5 or 6 Weeks after they had received these Letters, (of 12th of July) call'd for an Ultimatum, so they termed the dernier mot, from us; and that we gave our Ultimatum to the Mediators first by Word of Mouth in August, then on the 5th of September, N. S. in writing.
Word Forms
- ultimatums
- ultimata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deadline, deal, alarm, alert, notice, warning.
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