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[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Modern Latin; Origin: Late Latin ultimatus; ULTIMATE1]
a threat saying that if someone does not do what you want by a particular time, you will do something to punish them
::Well, give him an ultimatum : either he pays by Friday or he finds somewhere else to live.
::The army issued an ultimatum for all weapons in the city to be surrendered on Oct. 26.