ultimatum

“Just imagine, Mr. President,” the message began, “that we had presented you with the conditions of an ultimatum which you have presented us.”

The band soon issued an ultimatum demanding that Min be reinstated.

"And I think he doesn't view the industrial action that the union has taken as an invitation to negotiate, but rather as an ultimatum to sign a dotted line that he doesn't want to sign."

Last week they gave Mercury an ultimatum, urging him to reveal his identity and explain to the family how he knew information contained in his confession - and if it was the truth.

Even as he restricts the media, his ultimatum and the public showdown have increased coverage of the Pentagon’s policies.