issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
-shü-ən(t)s

Examples of issuance in a Sentence

the issuance of a search warrant the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class
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However, as Forbes noted in 2025, U.S. applicants need to consider the additional cost of application fees, biometrics, and residence card issuance fees, due diligence costs, and renewal fees (every 2 years). Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 In 2023, Democrats managed to thwart Republican legislation that would have prohibited the issuance of any debt for Project Connect without voter approval. Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 China has since moved to ease those restrictions, with some measures tailored specifically to expedite issuance of such export licenses to European businesses. Sophie Kiderlin,anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2025 Arizona Attorney Kris Mayes announced the issuance of a demand letter to the Elton Apartment Homes and Diamond Asset Management, LLC, demanding immediate action to address the lack of proper air conditioning in a Phoenix apartment complex. Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of issuance was in 1863

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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/issuance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act or an instance of issuing
the issuance of the injunction was upheld
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