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

The conversation's purpose was to garner support for an essential shareholder vote concerning the issuance of new shares to finance operations. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

British universities have jurisdiction over the issuance of visa sponsorships for international scholars. —Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026

The legislation, however, would create clear rules of the road for the issuance and regulation of cryptocurrencies, helping provide legitimacy to the often renegade sector. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

She's questioned the district's issuance and use of procurement cards but says she has been denied her requests for an accounting of users and purchases. —Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 20 Jan. 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