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

This year’s total new equity issuance is expected to represent about 1% of the Russell 3000’s market value, roughly in line with the 2015-to-2019 average. — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

In turn, the improvement in the market’s fundamentals is fuelling a revival in issuance. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026

That said, withdrawing money prematurely from a CD will lead to the issuance of an early withdrawal penalty. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026

The group said demand was three times larger than supply, with orders coming mostly from international investors, in a sign that Gulf debt markets are thawing after the conflict stalled new issuances. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 June 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