initiatives

The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.

和平倡议受到了双方的欢迎。

to seize/take/lose the initiative

掌握／采取／失去主动权

Some states acted under threat of litigation, and others on their own initiative.

一些州在面临诉讼威胁下采取行动，而另一些则主动采取行动。