1. Action ou droit de proposer. Prendre une initiative.
2. Décision. Montrer des qualités d'initiative.
ETYM French enterprise, from entreprendre to undertake; entre between (Latin inter) + prendre to take. Related to Inter, and Emprise.
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1. A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); SYN. endeavor, endeavour.
2. An organization created for business ventures.
3. Readiness to embark on bold new ventures; SYN. enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead.
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.