ultimatum
noun/ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/
Frequency rank: #10,138 most common English word
Meaning
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in a serious consequence.
Example sentence
The manager gave the employees ultimatum stating that they must improve their performance or face dismissal.
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