initiative

initiative has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 10.

Definitions

• a.. Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.
• n.. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
• n.. 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.
• n.. the first of a series of actions
• n.. readiness to embark on bold new ventures
• a.. serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"