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Synonyms
in·i·tia·tive (ĭ-nĭsh́ə-tĭv)

noun 

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

adjective 

  1. Of or relating to initiation.
  2. Used to initiate; initiatory.

idioms

on (one's) own initiative
Without prompting or direction from others; on one's own.

derivatives

in·ítia·tive·ly
adverb