Initiative
Pronunciation : In*i"ti*a*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. initiatif.]
Definition : Defn: Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In*i"ti*a*tive
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. initiative.]
Definition : 1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins. The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come. I. Taylor.
2. 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913