penultimatum
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prettygoodwordpenultimatum (puh-nuhl-tuh-MAY-tuhm) - n., a demand made before an ultimatum.
The penultimate ultimatum, often -- a demand presented as an ultimatum but is really the step leading to negotiation. Dates to at least the late 18th century, but is rare and not in very many dictionaries.
---L.
The penultimate ultimatum, often -- a demand presented as an ultimatum but is really the step leading to negotiation. Dates to at least the late 18th century, but is rare and not in very many dictionaries.
---L.
