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

Airport Authority has hired investment banks for the issuance and plans to price the multi‑tranche deal as early as Tuesday, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. —Janice Huang, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026

According to legislation, the CRTC must hold public hearings for the issuance of licenses and has the discretion to hold hearings on any matter of relevance within its mandate. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

Finally, no bond issuance exists in isolation. —Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

Today, the standard format for general issuance plates in many states range from six to eight characters. —Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 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