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

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

The board included that recommendation in pre-proxy materials prior to the SEC’s issuance of its letter. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025

Tencent Holdings Limited closed flat after announcing its first bond issuance in four years, with S&P Global reaffirming its A+ rating. —Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Brunner was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance, where her blood was drawn following the issuance of a search warrant, according to the complaint. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 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