ALL meanings of self-initiative
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S s - noun self-initiative an introductory act or step; leading action: to take the initiative in making friends. 1
- noun self-initiative readiness and ability in initiating action; enterprise: to lack initiative. 1
- noun self-initiative one's personal, responsible decision: to act on one's own initiative. 1
- noun self-initiative Government. a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a popular vote on its adoption. Compare referendum (def 1). the general right or ability to present a new bill or measure, as in a legislature. 1
- adjective self-initiative of or relating to formal admission or acceptance into a club or other group; signifying an initiation: The secret society's initiative events are best left undescribed. 1
- adjective self-initiative serving to set in motion or initiate; introductory; beginning: Initiative steps were taken to stop manufacture of the drug. 1