Definition of ULTIMATUM

ultimatum

Meanings

Plural: ultimata, ultimatums

Noun

  • a final peremptory demand
  • 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.
  • An intended final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another in a negotiation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin ultimatus (“late, last final”), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final”).

Scrabble Score: 13

ultimatum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 18

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