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   Ul·ti·ma·tum

   /ˌəltəˈmādəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations: "their employers issued an ultimatum demanding an immediate return to work"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin, neuter past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   • L

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   • A

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