Vocabulary Entry

ultimatum

|noun

noun

A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which may lead to a breakdown in negotiations or the end of an agreement.

Example Sentences

"The company issued an ultimatum to the striking workers to return by Monday or face layoffs."

"After months of negotiations, the government presented an ultimatum to the opposition party."

"Her husband gave her an ultimatum: either accept the move to another city or face separation."