initiative
Speech parts
1. initiative - Noun
2. initiative - Adjective
3. initiative - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.
An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.
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During my service in the United States Congress, I took the initiative in creating the Internet.
Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.
Religion, it stops people from thinking because they think all the answers are in that one book; it impedes progress; it justifies crazy people. Flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative.
State intervention in economic production arises only when private initiative is lacking or insufficient, or when the political interests of the State are involved. This intervention may take the form of control, assistance or direct management.
Just as the process of repealing national alcohol prohibition began with individual states repealing their own prohibition laws, so individual states must now take the initiative with respect to repealing marijuana prohibition laws.
The nature of encounter operations required of the commanders limitless initiative and constant readiness to take the responsibility for military actions.