Word of the Day - ultimatum

ultimatum

/ʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/
noun
Plural ultimatums, Plural ultimata
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.

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

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Your ultimatum has arrived at an inconvenient time for us. We are just about to sit for a long-planned dinner and cannot take time out just now to do a battle to the death.

Can we reschedule for the start of next week?