plural issues
Definition of issue
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties
"… He insists that this was an issue over health care policy, not over the former vice president's age or agility. …"— Ed O'Keefe They misquoted me, but I didn't want to make an issue of it.
— see also take issue
c
: the point at which an unsettled matter is ready for a decision
brought the matter to an issue
2a
: the thing or the whole quantity of things given out at one time
read the latest issue
b
: the act of publishing or officially giving out or making available
the next issue of commemorative stamps issue of supplies by the quartermaster
4
: a discharge (as of blood) from the body
7a
: something coming forth from a specified source
issues of a disordered imagination
8a
: a final outcome that usually constitutes a solution (as of a problem) or resolution (as of a difficulty)
b
obsolete
: a final conclusion or decision about something arrived at after consideration
9
issues plural
: proceeds from a source of revenue (such as an estate)
at issue
1
or less commonly in issue
: under discussion or in dispute
2
: in a state of controversy : in disagreement
issue
verb
issued; issuing
Definition of issue (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to put forth or distribute usually officially
government issued a new airmail stamp issue orders
b
: to send out for sale or circulation : publish
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The first known use of issue was in the 14th century
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