May 3, 2011 · The meaning of ULTIMATUM is a final proposition, condition, or demand; especially : one whose rejection will end negotiations and cause a resort to force or other …

ULTIMATUM definition: 1. a threat in which a person or group of people are warned that if they do not do a particular…. Learn more.

An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series of requests. As such, the time allotted is usually short, and the request is understood not to be open to further negotiation.

Definition of ultimatum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

a final demand made by one person, nation etc to another, with a threat to stop peaceful discussion and declare war etc if the demand is ignored. An ultimatum has been issued to him …

An ultimatum is a warning that unless someone acts in a particular way within a particular time limit, action will be taken against them. Workers have given the government an ultimatum.

A final offer or demand made by one party to another, especially in diplomatic negotiations, expressing or implying the threat of serious consequences or the breakoff of relations if the …

ULTIMATUM definition: a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force. See …

The children were given an ultimatum - finish their work quietly or stay behind after class. (Definition of ultimatum from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Because that's all an ultimatum really is -- a haggling process with extreme emotional terms and conditions.