issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s 

-shü-ən(t)s

1

: issue sense 2b

2

: issue sense 6

Synonyms

• 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

News outlets have reported disruptions to banking services, hospitals, businesses, government offices, news organizations, education, airports, and visa issuances in a country of roughly 43 million people. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025

However, benefit verification, card issuance, and other administrative functions could be paused. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

By offering an alternative to centralized monetary systems, digital currencies remove the reliance on governments/central banks for currency issuance, storage and transfer. —Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

This follows a $2 billion bond issuance back in March. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025

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