|Ultimatum (Ul`ti*ma"tum) (?), n.; pl. E. Ultimatums (#), L. Ultimata (#).
[NL. See Ultimate.]
A final proposition, concession, or condition; especially, the final propositions, conditions, or terms, offered by either of the parties in a diplomatic negotiation; the most favorable terms a negotiator can offer, the rejection of which usually puts an end to the hesitation.
(-- a final demand, the rejection of which may lead to a resort to force or other compelling action by the party presenting the ultimatum. --)
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