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

But the council must still take steps before public funding can be used for the project, including approving the issuance of bonds to fund the $600 million package. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Following the fatwa’s issuance, el Sayed far outraised his Democratic primary opponents in direct campaign contributions. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

The industry remains near the beginning of its cycle, and the same principles—control over keys, and the routing of decisions—apply well beyond custody, including the issuance of tokenized instruments. — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

One source said any new debt deals announced this fall will be priced at a significantly higher rate than previous issuances. — Seema Mody, CNBC, 15 Sep. 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