Definition of issuancenext
as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class

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Recent Examples of issuance The issuance of any theory is, to Kate, beyond cruel. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 The records show that the son had notice of a hearing before the issuance of the restraining order but did not appear for it. Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile the Bears, who are likewise planning to leave Soldier Field, shifted their focus last week from Arlington Heights to northwest Indiana after lawmakers there approved the issuance of bonds to fund a stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Fair Park First must begin construction within 90 days of permit issuance. Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for issuance
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Noun
  • An investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department also led to separate charges citing Mays for possession of more than 600 images of youth or child pornography and distribution of obscene matter involving someone younger than 18.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 6-foot-4 center back played in spurts after being acquired in a trade with Dallas last year for $300,000 in general allocation money and an international roster slot.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Families need to determine the right investment horizon now that some assets may have matured, as well as whether their current allocation still makes sense in the current market.
    Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026

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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/issuance. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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