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Ultimatum

/ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
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(noun) A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

A deadline was included in the ultimatum.
Dan gave Linda an ultimatum.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers gave the company an ____, stating that they would go on strike if their demands were not met soon today.

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