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

And in addition to the prices listed below, Volek notes that applicants should factor in government, due diligence, and passport issuance fees on top of the base contribution. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

Gulf government issuance fell 21%, while corporate debt sales have grown 19%. —Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 30 Dec. 2025

In September, Oracle raised $18 billion in a jumbo bond sale, one of the largest debt issuances on record in the tech industry. —Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025

The bill would also mandate that federal agencies are not permitted to delay the issuance of an environmental review document or decision on the basis of waiting for new scientific research to be released. —Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025

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