on one's own initiative
phrase
: at one's own discretion : independently of outside influence or control
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“On one's own initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20one%27s%20own%20initiative. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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