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Within cult, I'm a target for threats (8)

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I believe the answer is:

ultimata

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'threats' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'within cult i'm a target' is the wordplay.
'within' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ULTIMATA' can be found hidden inside 'cult im a target'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ultimata that I've seen before include "Final demands" , "Final offers" , "Last offers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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