"penultimatum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: penultimatums [plural], penultimata [plural]
Etymology: Blend of penultimate + ultimatum, equivalent to pene- + ultimatum. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|penultimate|ultimatum}} Blend of penultimate + ultimatum, {{af|en|pene-|ultimatum}} pene- + ultimatum Head templates: {{en-noun|s|penultimata}} penultimatum (plural penultimatums or penultimata)
  1. (diplomacy, chiefly humorous) A statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, commonly expressed as an ultimatum in the hopes of compelling immediate compliance with demands, but that then is superseded by more negotiation instead of actual dire consequences. Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Diplomacy

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