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

This financial exposure is managed through the issuance, by the yard, of refund guarantees in return for each milestone payment. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Municipal bond issuance is on pace to exceed $580 billion this year, according to BlackRock. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Since benefits are distributed monthly and typically spent fairly quickly, independent grocers experience a reliable surge in revenue right after varying issuance dates. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

For CFOs, that's a clearer signal on whether current spreads reflect true borrowing risk or a measurement quirk when timing debt issuance. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Aug. 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