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
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Treasury should also handle the issuance of Pell Grants. The Editors, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025 In response to liquidity concerns, management is evaluating strategies for reducing expenses and pursuing financing through the issuance of securities, asset sales, and strategic partnerships. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025 The Guaranteed Electronic Network for Immediate Ubiquitous Settlement--or GENIUS Act--which recently cleared the Senate Banking Committee, represents a significant milestone in establishing a comprehensive framework for stablecoin issuance and oversight. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 This is an account of another issue that never seems to go away, involving the wording of ballot measures that authorize the issuance of bonds or that raise taxes. Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 5 Apr. 2025.

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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