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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Creation Of Government-Authored Specialized Agencies: Governments should assign passport issuance and investment migration program oversight to independent, specialized agencies, ensuring transparency, accountability and protection from political interference. Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Friday’s order issuance is California’s latest move in a series of recent campaigns and legislative actions connected to minimizing the presence of possibly harmful additives in foods. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025 In 2024, Treasury issuance totaled $26.7 trillion through November, an increase of 28.5% from 2023, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025 However, some services offered by the SSA are likely to be impacted in the short term, including benefit verification as well as new card issuance. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for issuance 

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 18 Jan. 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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