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a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met
- The government issued an ultimatum, demanding that the rebels surrender within 24 hours.
- She gave him an ultimatum: either he agreed to the plan, or she would walk away.
- The company presented an ultimatum to the workers, offering a pay raise or facing layoffs.
- After months of negotiations, the diplomat delivered an ultimatum to resolve the crisis.
- The president’s ultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation.