All 4 Uses

ultimatum
in
The Maelstrom, by Neff
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"An ultimatum, I gather," Bram muttered, rising to heat some water and retrieve some chairs from his study.†
Chpt 2 *

ultimatum = a final demand that carries a threat if it is rejected
And thank you for honoring my request not to interfere with this morning's audience.... Bram nodded and sat quietly as the Director recounted the ambassador's visit, the looming threat of war among the kingdoms, and Prusias's ultimatum.†
Chpt 2
Director, you have told me of Prusias and his ultimatum, but what of Astaroth?†
Chpt 2
Max focused on the fantastic things and strange foods he'd eaten rather than the grim news of Prusias's ultimatum, the Atropos, or the looming threat of war.†
Chpt 3

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