initiative
adjectiveDefinition of initiative
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to initiation : introductory, preliminary
initiative
nounDefinition of initiative (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an introductory step
took the initiative in attempting to settle the issue
2
: energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise
showed great initiative
3a
: the right to initiate legislative action
b
: a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval — compare referendum sense 1
on one's own initiative
: at one's own discretion : independently of outside influence or control
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