initiative

The definition of initiative is the nature to take the first step in something.

(adjective)

An example of initiative is someone who is always first to start a new project.

Initiative is defined as the act of taking the first step.

(noun)

An example of initiative is going to the city council with a new idea.

See initiative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, or having the nature of, initiation; introductory; initial

Origin: ML initiativus

noun

the action of taking the first step or move; responsibility for beginning or originating
the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods; ability to think and act without being urged; enterprise
1. the right of a legislature to introduce new legislation on some specified matter
2. the right of a group of citizens to introduce a matter for legislation either to the legislature or directly to the voters
3. the procedure by which such matters are introduced, usually by a petition signed by a specified percentage of the voters

See initiative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
A beginning or introductory step; an opening move: took the initiative in trying to solve the problem.
a. The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.
b. The right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.

adjective