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Definition of: initiative
(in·ish′ē·ə·tiv) noun 
1. A first move. 
2. The power of initiating; ability for original conception and independent action. 
3. The process by which the electorate initiates or enacts legislation. See REFERENDUM. 
—adjective Pertaining to initiation; serving to initiate; preliminary. 
—in·i′ti·a·tive·ly adverb
 
				
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