No. 5,555 in Polish

ultimatum

A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which may result in retaliation or the breakdown of relations.

In a sentence

Postawił jej ultimatum: albo zaakceptuje jego propozycję, albo zakończą współpracę.
He gave her an ultimatum: either she accepts his proposal, or they will end their cooperation.
Here, 'ultimatum' refers to a final demand or statement of terms, where failure to comply will lead to a consequence.
Otrzymali ultimatum od dyrektora, aby dostosować się do nowych zasad w ciągu tygodnia.
They received an ultimatum from the director to comply with the new rules within a week.
In this context, 'ultimatum' is used to signify a strict directive requiring adherence within a specified timeframe.
Ultimatum, które przedstawiła komisja, było nie do przyjęcia dla większości członków.
The ultimatum presented by the committee was unacceptable to the majority of members.
In this example, 'ultimatum' indicates a formal proposal or demand that was rejected by a group.

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