Demand that rarely ends in compromise (9)

I believe the answer is:

ultimatum

(Other definitions for ultimatum that I've seen before include "Uncompromising demand" , "Final offer" , "Final statement of actions required of another" , "Final (peremptory) demand" , "Final demand or statement of terms" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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