Results for ultimatum

Definitions of ultimatum:

part of speech: noun

The last or final proposition or terms for a treaty:- pl. ULTIMATA.

part of speech: noun

The last offer; the final conditions or terms offered as the basis of a treaty; any final proposition.

part of speech: noun

The statement of a final proposition; a last offer of terms of agreement.

Usage examples for ultimatum:

• To answer an ultimatum "The Crown of Life", George Gissing

• She would get the ultimatum recalled, and Bazaine as well, because Bazaine no longer advanced money. "The Missourian", Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

• It was the turning point of the scheme which she was working out; through Alison she launched her ultimatum to Fillingford: " Margaret or myself- there is no other alternative." "The Great Miss Driver", Anthony Hope

• This is the father's firm but kindly ultimatum "The Sources Of Religious Insight", Josiah Royce