issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
-shü-ən(t)s

Examples of issuance in a Sentence

the issuance of a search warrant the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class
Recent Examples on the Web Each will receive an unrestricted $60,000 grant, to be disbursed over a five-year period, beginning with a $20,000 award this year, followed by the issuance of $10,000 annually for the next four years. News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2024 The town also increased its excise taxes, imposed when connecting to the town’s water or sewer system and paid prior to the issuance of any building permits. Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2024 The designation and issuance of the export ban certificate meant the beginning of a 30-month period where the French government can make an offer to purchase the two pistols from their unidentified new owner, who also has the right to refuse. Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2024 But there is a fundamental case to be made for tilting towards bill issuance. Kelly Evans, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for issuance 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of issuance was in 1863

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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/issuance. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act or an instance of issuing
the issuance of the injunction was upheld

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