i|ni|ti|a|tive

i|ni|ti|a|tive
i|ni|ti|a|tive «ih NIHSH ee uh tihv, -ee AY tihv», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the active part in taking the first steps in any undertaking; lead: »

She is shy and does not take the initiative in making acquaintances. No one suggested that he should take up painting; he did it entirely on his own initiative.

2. readiness and ability to be the one to start something; enterprise: »

A good leader must have initiative.

3. the right to be the first to act, legislate, or otherwise begin legally.
4. the right of citizens outside the legislature to introduce or enact a new law by vote, especially by petition. This right exists in many states and cities of the United States, and in Switzerland.
5. the procedure for doing this.
–adj.
serving to initiate; initiatory.
i|ni´ti|a|tive|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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