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| in·i·tia·tive [ i níshətiv ] |
noun (plural in·i·tia·tives) |
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1. ability to act on your own: the ability to act and make decisions without the help or advice of other people
  You'll just have to use your initiative.
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2. introductory step: the first step in a process that, once taken, determines subsequent events
decided to take the initiative
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3. plan: a plan or strategy designed to deal with a particular problem
a peace initiative
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4. advantageous position: a favorable position that allows somebody to take preemptive action or control events
lose the initiative
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5. politics right to introduce new legislation: the right to bring a new law or measure before a legislative body
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6. politics proposal of legislation by citizens: a process valid in many U.S. states and in Switzerland that allows citizens to propose legislation by petition
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adjective |
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of initiation: used in or relating to initiation
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formal
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| [Late 18th century. < French< Latin initiat- (see initiate)] |
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| in·i·tia·tive·ly adverb |
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