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: the official act of making something available or of giving something to people to be used : the act of officially issuing something
the issuance of stock
a visa issuance
the issuance of a search warrant
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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/issuance. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.
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