He said the company had such a tight grip on the town that independent initiative was stifled.

Surely my most able lieutenant can take independent initiative and carry out a simple little execution by himself.

Within its terms local actors are able to develop independent initiatives, such as, for example, those involving health care for women.

Under the circumstances, we need a capacity for independent initiative, and tactical flexibility.

Central themes were the relationships between children and adults and children's independent initiative.

As the new legislation came into force the government's concern to limit the scope for independent initiative was further intensified.

We must create conditions which encourage self-starting and independent initiative.

As the European Union we should not shy away from taking independent initiatives.

Paternal rights were limited, women became independent and individual initiative was given the greatest possible scope.

It is a private, independent initiative that anyone may join.