issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
-shü-ən(t)s
Synonyms of issuancenext

Examples of issuance in a Sentence

the issuance of a search warrant the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class
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In 2021, Europe launched the Next Generation EU borrowing program financed through joint debt issuance. Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 MUDs are essentially governmental entities that developers can use to finance infrastructure through the issuance of bonds which are repaid by tax revenue and fees collected from homeowners. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance. Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 An intensification of violence in Iran and the Gulf triggered a global stock selloff earlier this week, driving credit risk gauges higher and stifling primary issuance. Claire Ruckin, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of issuance was in 1863

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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/issuance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act or an instance of issuing
the issuance of the injunction was upheld
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