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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Projections are in the hundreds of billions of dollars of issuance for 2026 alone. Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026 Rulemaking can take time, with the Administrative Procedure Act detailing a process that ordinarily includes public notice via publication in the Federal Register, followed by a comment and review period and then issuance of a final rule that can be challenged in court by opponents. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026 To help soak up all this issuance, the kingdom is working to boost visibility and access among global debt investors. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Subject to regulatory approvals, per Lenzing’s earlier statement, the execution of that transaction was expected by the first half of 2026; Lenzing said the controlling stake’s transaction would be executed through the issuance of new shares. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 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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