1[countable] a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose a United Nations peace initiative a government initiative to combat unemployment2[uncountable] the a [..]

"power of initiating," 1775, from French initiative (16c.), from Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare "to begin," from initium "a beginning" (see initial (adj.)). [..]

    The method of initiating legislation by the people. If sufficient signatures are certified by the State Board of Canvassers, the petition is sent to each house of the Legislature for action within 40 days. If not enacted by the Legislature, an initiative petition goes on the next general election ballot for action by the People. If adopted by t [..]

first step or move in a plan.

enterprise: readiness to embark on bold new ventures inaugural: serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in [..]

The initiation of legislative action on a particular issue by way of a voters' petition.

A process by which a particular number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel a vote on its adoption.

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A procedure of direct democracy that allows the public, not their elected representatives, to propose and vote upon new laws. Initiatives are placed on the ballot after a signature drive collects a ce [..]

Iniciativa

A vehicle for the citizens to propose legislation or constitutional amendments to be placed on the ballot for an up or down vote by the electorate.  Accordingly, the usual legislative process is circumvented.  Twenty-four states currently have some form of the initiative option.

A process through which any registered voter can propose a law, or changes to an existing law, on matters over which the provincial Legislature has authority. (Recall and Initiative Act, s. 2-18, 29-106)

A legislative power vested in the people. An initiative is proposed through a petition containing signatures of 8 percent of the number of voters voting in the last preceding regular gubernatorial election. There are two types of initiatives: 1. Initiative to the people. Original legislation by the voters, proposing a new law (or changing existing [..]

1 : the esp. introductory series of steps taken to cause a desired result [the deposing party would ordinarily be required to take the in arranging a deposition "Andrews v. Bradshaw, 895 P.2d 973 [..]

A method of lawmaking that requires a vote of the people instead of a vote of the Legislature in order for a measure to become law. To qualify for a statewide ballot, statutory initiatives must receiv [..]

A request for applications (RFA), request for proposals (RFP), or program announcement (PA) stating the Institute or Center's interest in receiving research applications in a given area becaus [..]

(n) readiness to embark on bold new ventures(n) the first of a series of actions(adj) serving to set in motion

Refers to the individual's ability to begin a series of behaviors directed toward a goal. [Click Here To Return To List]

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In government, a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose a statute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance; additionally, it is the general right to present a new legislative bill.

a law proposed by citizens and placed on the ballot in an election. This process bypasses the state legislature and allows citizens to pass laws.

A system of direct legislation by the people. Approved in 1902, it allows the citizenry of Oregon to propose new laws or change the State Constitution through a general election ballot measure. To pla [..]

The player with initiative sets the pace of the game, and forces the opponent to react. The more proactive player will have initiative.

A term used to describe a situation where one player has relative freedom to build his position or attack the opponent as he chooses, while the other player is reduced to making forced plays

1. When a player makes an attacking move that forces their opponent to react, they're playing the Initiative. 2. When management weren't looking, the Chess Glossary Team slipped out of the office and high-tailed it to Laser Quest, proving they too can play the Initiative.

The player that is on the attack, or otherwise applying pressure to the opponent on the defensive, is said to "have the initiative."

A ballot measure placed on the election ballot as a result of voter signatures that addresses a legislative action. The right to initiative is guaranteed by the California Constitution.

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary. In which voter , ISBN 9780230604452, page 122 [http://books.google.com/books?id=J6swcucKdNIC&pg=PA122&dq=initiative]: * [..]