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.
INITIATOR
In*i"ti*a`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: One who initiates.
INITIATORY
In*i"ti*a*to*ry, a.
1. Suitable for an introduction or beginning; introductory; prefatory; as, an initiatory step. Bp. Hall.
2. Tending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary. Some initiatory treatises in the law. Herbert. Two initiatory rites of the same general import can not exist together. J. M. Mason.
INITIATORY
In*i"ti*a*to*ry, n.
Defn: An introductory act or rite. [R.]
INITION
In*i"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. inition. See Initial.]
Defn: Initiation; beginning. [Obs.] Sir R. Naunton.