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noun is·sue \ˈi-(ˌ)shü, chiefly Southern ˈi-shə, chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü\

Simple Definition of issue

: something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic
: the version of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is published at a particular time
: the act of officially making something available or giving something to people to be used : the act of issuing something

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of issue

1 plural : proceeds from a source of revenue (as an estate)
2 : the action of going, coming, or flowing out : egress, emergence
3 : a means or place of going out : exit, outlet
4 : offspring, progeny <died without issue>
5 a : a final outcome that usually constitutes a solution (as of a problem) or resolution (as of a difficulty) b obsolete : a final conclusion or decision about something arrived at after consideration c archaic : termination, end <hope that his enterprise would have a prosperous issue — T. B. Macaulay>
6 a : a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties b (1) : a vital or unsettled matter <economic issues> (2) : concern, problem <I have issues with his behavior> c : the point at which an unsettled matter is ready for a decision <brought the matter to an issue>
7 : a discharge (as of blood) from the body
8 a : something coming forth from a specified source <issues of a disordered imagination> b obsolete : deed
9 a : the act of publishing or officially giving out or making available <the next issue of commemorative stamps> <issue of supplies by the quartermaster> b : the thing or the whole quantity of things given out at one time <read the latest issue>

issueless play \ˈi-shü-ləs\ adjective

at issue

1 : in a state of controversy : in disagreement
2 also in issue : under discussion or in dispute

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Examples of issue in a sentence

She is concerned with a variety of social issues.
Water purity is a public health issue.
The President's speech addressed a number of important issues.
campaign issues like education and defense
The issue is poverty, not race: to talk about race is simply to confuse the issue.
The case involves some complicated legal issues.
He should stop dodging the issue and make a decision now.
There's an interesting article on page 12 of this issue.
the most recent issue of the magazine

Origin of issue

Middle English, exit, proceeds, from Anglo-French, from issir to come out, go out, from Latin exire to go out, from ex- + ire to go; akin to Gothic iddja he went, Greek ienai to go, Sanskrit eti he goes

First Known Use: 14th century

issue

verb is·sue

Simple Definition of issue

: to give (something) to someone in an official way : to give or supply (something) to (someone)
: to make (something) available to be sold or used
: to announce (something) in a public and official way

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of issue

issuedissuing

intransitive verb
1 a : to go, come, or flow out b : to come forth : emerge
2 : accrue <profits issuing from the sale of the stock>
3 archaic : to descend from a specified parent or ancestor
4 : to be a consequence or final outcome : emanate, result
5 : to appear or become available through being officially put forth or distributed
6 : eventuate, terminate
transitive verb
1 : to cause to come forth : discharge, emit
2 a : to put forth or distribute usually officially <government issued a new airmail stamp> <issue orders> b : to send out for sale or circulation : publish c British : provide 2b, supply

issuer noun

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Examples of issue in a sentence

Each employee will be issued an identification card.
The Post Office will issue a new first-class stamp.
The company plans to raise money by issuing more stock.
The bank will be issuing a new credit card.
the bank's newly issued credit card
The king issued a decree forbidding all protests.
A severe storm warning has been issued.
The police have issued a warrant for her arrest.
A steady flow of lava issued from a crack in the rock.

14th Century

First Known Use of issue

14th century

Synonym Discussion of issue

spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence. spring implies rapid or sudden emerging <an idea that springs to mind>. arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent <new questions have arisen> <slowly rose to prominence>. originate implies a definite source or starting point <the fire originated in the basement>. derive implies a prior existence in another form <the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast>. flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception <words flowed easily from her pen>. issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet <blood issued from the cut>. emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (as a thought) from a source <reports emanating from the capital>. proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause <advice that proceeds from the best of intentions>. stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development <industries stemming from space research>.

ISSUE Defined for Kids

issue

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noun is·sue \ˈi-shü\

Definition of issue for Students

1 : something that is discussed or disputed <Let's not argue about this issue.>
2 : the version of a newspaper or magazine that is published at a particular time
3 : the action of going, coming, or flowing out <That is the river's place of issue.>
4 : offspring, progeny
5 : a giving off (as of blood) from the body
6 : the act of bringing out, offering, or making available <The post office announced the issue of new stamps.>

issue

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verb is·sue

Definition of issue for Students

issuedissuing

1 : to go, come, or flow out <Smoke issued from the chimney.>
2 : to distribute officially <Police are issuing tickets.>
3 : to announce officially <A storm warning has been issued.>
4 : to send out for sale or circulation

Medical Dictionary

issue

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noun is·sue \ˈish-(ˌ)ü, chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü\

Medical Definition of issue

1: progeny
2a: a discharge (as of blood) from the body that is caused by disease or other physical disorder or that is produced artificially <a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians—Luke 8:43 (Authorized Version)>b: an incision made to produce such a discharge

Law Dictionary

issue

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noun is·sue \ˈi-ˌshü, -ˌsyü\

Legal Definition of issue

1 pl : proceeds from a source of revenue (as an estate) <rents, issues, and profits>
2 : one or more lineal descendants <died without issue> — compare child, heir
3a : a vital question or problem <cited a national security issue> <raised an issue of public safety> b : a matter of dispute between two or more parties; specifically : a single material point of fact or law in litigation that is affirmed by one side and denied by the other and that is a subject of the final determination (as by jury) of the proceedings genuine issue : an issue of fact that requires adjudication by trial rather than summary judgment because sufficient evidence exists to support a verdict for the party opposing the motion for summary judgment Editor's note: The burden is on the party moving for summary judgment to show that no genuine issue is in dispute. issue of fact : a dispute about a material fact that is raised by pleadings and that must be resolved by a decision under the law in order to become res judicata issue of law : a question specifically regarding the application of law to a case <instructed the jury on various issues of law — United States v. Levine, 41 F.3d 607 (1994)> c : the point at which a legal matter is ready for determination (as by trial) <filed pleadings and brought the case to issue>
4a : the offering or selling of a group of securities by a corporation or government <a new bond issue> b : the securities offered or sold in such a group <sold the entire issue>

at issue also in issue

: under discussion or in dispute

issue

verb is·sue \ˈi-shü\

Legal Definition of issue

issuedissuing

intransitive verb
1 : accrue <profits issuing from the sale of the stock>
2 : to become available or be put forth by authority <waited for the search warrant to issue>
transitive verb
: to put forth or distribute usu. officially <issue a subpoena> <issue bonds> <issue credit>