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Webster 1913 Edition
Ultimatum
Ulˊti-ma′tum
(ŭlˊtĭ-mā′tŭm)
, Noun.
pl. E.
Ultimatums
(ŭlˊtĭ-mā′tŭmz)
, L. Ultimata
(#)
. [NL. See
Ultimate
.] 1.
A final proposition, concession, or condition; especially, the final propositions, conditions, or terms, offered by either of the parties in a diplomatic negotiation; the most favorable terms that a negotiator can offer, the rejection of which usually puts an end to the hesitation.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ultimatum
ULTIMA'TUM
,Noun.
1..In diplomacy, the final propositions, conditions or terms offered as the basis of a treaty; the most favorable terms that a negotiator can offer, and the rejection of which usually puts an end to negotiation. It is sometimes used in the plural, ultimata.
2.
Any final proposition or condition.