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

Those bond issuances add up to around $1 billion, according to a 2024 Commerce report. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026

The issuance of a chaperone order requires verified notice from a prosecuting attorney that a licensee has been charged with a qualifying criminal offense. —Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

Harris was also charged with issuance of warrant. —Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

In January, the commissioners approved spending $55 million for land acquisition for replace the aging jail, which would later be reimbursed to the county through issuance of bonds. —Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 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