ultimatum

• Exigence ou ensemble de conditions présenté de manière définitive et sans compromis par une partie à une autre, généralement assorti d'une menace de conséquences graves en cas de refus.

A final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by one party to another, typically with the threat of serious consequences if rejected.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Final demandC1formal

   A final, non-negotiable demand or set of terms, the rejection of which may lead to a breakdown in relations or a specific action.

   Ultimatum (exigence finale)

   • The union issued an ultimatum to management, threatening a strike if their demands were not met by Friday.
   • The government delivered an ultimatum to the rebels, demanding their surrender within 48 hours.
   • She gave him an ultimatum: either he quit smoking or she would leave.

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