issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s 

-shü-ən(t)s

1

: issue sense 2b

2

: issue sense 6

Synonyms

• admeasurement
• allocation
• allotment
• apportionment
• disbursement
• dispensation
• distribution
• division

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

But $75 billion in debt issuance would be difficult for the market to absorb, Soussa noted. —Natasha Turak, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025

Price can vary according to the project type and issuance date. —Dee Lawrence, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Certificate Authority Authorization Enable CAA that allows domain owners to specify which certificate authorities are permitted to issue SSL/TLS certificates for their domain, thereby preventing unauthorized certificate issuance. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

This may then result in the issuance of arrest warrants and criminal prosecutions. —Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s 

: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns 

: the act or an instance of issuing

the issuance of the injunction was upheld