INITIATIVE (2)

In‐i″ti‐a‐tive, n. [[Cf. F. initiative.]] 1. 1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
The undeveloped initiatives of good things to come. I. Taylor. 2. 2. The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.