It is also considered arson if one burns one's own property. A frequent motive for arson is insurance fraud, with the fire staged to appear accidental. Other motives for arson include desire to commit vandalism or mischief, for thrill or excitement, for revenge, to conceal other crimes, or as a hate crime.
Initiative. In political science, an initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote. The initiative may take the form of a direct initiative or an indirect initiative.
Definition of inaugural for English Language Learners. : 1  happening as part of an official ceremony or celebration when someone (such as a newly elected official) begins an important job : happening as part of an inauguration. : 2  happening as the first one in a series of similar events.