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initiative [ i·nit·ia·tive ]
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1. The ability to assess and initiate things independently.
In his work he is persistent, independent and has initiative.
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2. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
By not immediately pressing them in their retreat from the village, he lost both the initiative and an opportunity to finally curb the tribesmen and end the war.
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3. An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
The programme is an imaginative and innovative cross-disciplinary initiative.
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4. A proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations.
Critically, the initiative sprang from African nations themselves.
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5. (the initiative) (especially in Switzerland and some US states) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation.
Every state constitution has been amended far more often by the legislature than by initiative.
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1. Late 18th century from French, from Latin initiare, from initium ‘beginning’.
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