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Meaning
Noun
●
In Diplomacy & Directives:
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.
●
In Directives:
An
intended
final
statement
of terms or
conditions
made by one
party to
another in a negotiation.
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Origin
ultimatum
English
ultimatus
Latin
ultimus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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