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

A lot of tech financing – especially at the frontier – happens outside of standard bond issuance channels and some of it is kept off the books entirely. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026

The new procedures also call for monthly meetings between district, county and SCOE fiscal staff to review payment issuance. — Chaewon Chung july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

That already eclipses the full year issuance of $322 billion. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 July 2026

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

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