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Traditional English :: initiative
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initiative - n. & adj. --n. 1 the ability to initiate things; enterprise (I'm afraid he lacks all initiative).
2 a first step; origination (a peace initiative).
3 the power or right to begin something.
4 Polit. (esp. in Switzerland and some US States) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation. --adj. have the initiative esp. Mil. be able to control the enemy's movements. on one's own initiative without being prompted by others. take the initiative (usu. foll. by in + verbal noun) be the first to take action. [F (as INITIATE)] |
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Most Often Usage
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Strategic Defense Initiative
assassin initiative
catholic health initiative
initiative of the committee
national correct coding initiative
correct coding initiative
diversity initiative
initiative excellent
faith based initiative
initiative are fundamental
it important initiative
initiative important
initiative this important
syndicate d initiative
initiative by the committee
rapid fielding initiative
illinois child care initiative
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