In-ī'ti-a-tĭve1, a.
(-ĭsh'ĭ-), a. [Fr. initiatif, Sp. iniciativo, It. iniziativo.] Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory.
2 entries under this word
Initiative
In-i'ti-a-tive2, n.
[Fr. initiative.]
Sense 1. An introductory step or movement. “The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come.” I. Taylor.
Sense 2. The right or power to introduce a new measure or law, as in legislation.