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

While the lender has previously accessed Asian capital markets, last year’s $800 million fundraising from Japan and China — via Samurai and Panda bond issuances — has taken a greater strategic weight. —Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Since the issuance of the preliminary ruling last month, ACIP’s status has been in doubt. —Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026

Australia logged its busiest bond issuance day in more than a month on Thursday, with at least four borrowers tapping the local market. —Harry Suhartono, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026

Since the bond requirement is imposed after the visa interview but before issuance, additional administrative steps are needed to arrange, post, and record the bond before the visa can be officially issued. —Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 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