at issue

phrase

1

or less commonly in issue : under discussion or in dispute

2

: in a state of controversy : in disagreement

Examples of at issue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Players are allowed to have endorsement and business deals, but at issue is whether the Clippers participated in arranging the side deal beyond simply introducing Aspiration executives to Leonard. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The town of Foxboro responded to the Kraft Group’s lawsuit filed in June on Tuesday, stating the nearly $1 million entertainment license fee at issue was a legitimate billing for safety expenses and filing a counterclaim against the group. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026

The general effects of social media are not at issue in this case, and, as Meta’s filing notes, the judge previously removed from consideration many relevant product features that bear upon this question. — David B McGarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026

Medical experts point out that the childhood vaccines at issue — hepatitis A, influenza and DTaP — are safe and effective for kids and recommended by various medical groups. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at issue

• reissue