issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s 

-shü-ən(t)s

1

: issue sense 2b

2

: issue sense 6

Synonyms of issuance

• distribution
• allocation

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 recommending that investors reject the very issuance needed to complete the acquisition appears to make clear that management no longer believes the transaction should proceed on its current terms. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Furthermore, people-to-people exchanges took a hit as both countries imposed restrictions on direct flights and the issuance of visas. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Some lawmakers have renewed calls for the issuance of defense bonds to fund defense spending in the wake of Healey's appointment. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

In fact, about 85% of debt issuance over the past few years has been Treasury bills that mature in a year or sooner, according to Capital Economics. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 July 2026

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