ultimatum
Definitions
General English
- noun a final demand, proposal sent to someone stating that unless he does something within a period of time, action will be taken
Banking
- noun a statement to someone that unless they do something within a period of time, action will be taken against them
- noun a warning that unless somebody conforms to regulations and instructions they will be punished
Law
- noun a statement to someone that unless something is done within a period of time a punishment will follow
Military
- noun a demand accompanied by a threat to take action if the demand is not met
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