PoliticsJune 30, 2026
ultimatum
ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm
Definition
A final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by an authority, the rejection of which will result in negative consequences or further action.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ultimatus,' meaning 'last' or 'furthest.' It entered English in the 18th century through diplomacy, originally referring to the final terms offered during negotiations.
In the news
In the article, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an ultimatum to major food companies to remove artificial dyes from their products. The term highlights the firm, confrontational nature of his regulatory approach to the food industry.
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