ultimatum

The corporate disgust that Paul cited was only aired after the chairman of the FCC — the government agency that has the power to approve or deny corporate mergers — issued his ultimatum.

You use the word “ultimatum” in the first line of the first song on your new album.

Mr Hamilton, deputy leader of the council, said it was disappointing - but not surprising - that the group had ignored the ultimatum to leave the site.

It was the latest in a series of ultimatums and deadlines he has issued to the Russian leader, who has ignored them.

The board must give him an ultimatum; improve quickly or you're off.