initiative

adjective

noun

1. the action of taking the first step or move; responsibility for beginning or originating
2. the characteristic of originating new ideas or methods; ability to think and act without being urged; enterprise
3. 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