die Ultima Ratio
Translation
last resort, final argument
Examples
Ein Militärschlag ist die Ultima Ratio.
A military strike is the last resort.
Diplomatie sollte immer vor der Ultima Ratio kommen.
Diplomacy should always come before the last resort.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) the Ultima Ratio (sth.) is the last resort A military strike is the Ultima Ratio.
Similar Words
letzter Ausweg (last way out), Notlösung (emergency solution)
Etymology
From Latin 'ultima' (last) and 'ratio' (reason, means).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ultimate reason' for action, used when all other options are exhausted.