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self-initiated

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[self-i-nish-ee-ay-tid, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪ tɪd, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

  1. initiated or begun by oneself.


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The process of filing a formal report can be daunting, and many folks opt to leave their jobs rather than endure a self-initiated legal battle.

From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2026

Ms Gunney said the case of Alex Hutton, 19, from Swansea highlighted the "very prevalent" threat of "self-initiated" extremism.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025

State Department said on Thursday it had undertaken a "self-initiated 60-day internal security review" in which it was uncovered that its contractor "may have removed, retained and transmitted classified national defense information without authorization."

From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2023

During the same time period in 2019, deputies made 13 arrests in these same patrol areas, completed 16 crime reports, engaged in 148 self-initiated activities, and made 28 welfare checks and follow-ups.

From Fox News ● Sep. 22, 2020

It should be borne in mind, however, that the two kinds of exercise must be of the same degree of accuracy if this better result in self-initiated practice is to be obtained.

From How to Teach by George Drayton Strayer

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