ETYM Cf. French initiative.
1. An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
2. The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation.
3) Gruppe von Personen, die sich zusammengeschlossen hat zur Durchzusetzung bestimmter Forderungen( z.B. Eltern-, Bürgerinitiative).
ETYM Cf. French initiatif.
Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.