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

Municipal issuers sold a record $580 billion in bonds in 2025, up 13% from 2024, with the increase driven largely by new borrowing and tax-exempt issuance rather than refinancing older debt, according to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

The council also introduced an ordinance that would authorize issuance of bonds to fund the city’s commitment to help construct the new stadium. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Neither gets the industry to native issuance alone, but both are necessary groundwork for it. — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Bonus issued as five $20 Bonus Bets over five weeks and expires seven days after issuance. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 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