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

Employees benefitting from a rising share price does not indicate the original equity grants were excessive at the time of issuance. —Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025

These sales have capped a record year of global issuance. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025

However, today’s debt burden will make borrowing more expensive and potentially raise the interest rates on new bond issuances, costing taxpayers even more. —Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025

The world’s largest beauty company said that net proceeds from the notes’ issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, including to finance a part of the Kering Beauté acquisition. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 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