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initiative

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  1. referendum            
 
1. ini.tia.tive \in-'ish-*t-iv\ aj : of or relating to initiation : 
   INTRODUCTORY, PRELIMINARY 
2. initiative n 1: an introductory step  2: energy or aptitude displayed in 
   initiation of action : ENTERPRISEM 3a: the right to initiate legislative 
   action  3b: a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition 
   to propos e a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the 
   legislature for approval