issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
-shü-ən(t)s

Examples of issuance in a Sentence

the issuance of a search warrant the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class
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If the individual’s identity cannot be confirmed, the IRS removes the tax return from processing to prevent the issuance of a fraudulent refund. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 The second was Hipgnosis’ issuance of $1.47 billion in bonds backed by royalties of music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, 50 Cent and more. Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 9 June 2025 For Cuba and Venezuela, the ban suspends the issuance of tourist, business, and student visas (B-1, B-2, F, M, and J). Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025 The following day, Wenatchee detectives contacted the patrol with additional information that led to the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert. Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of issuance was in 1863

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“Issuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/issuance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun
is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns How to pronounce issuance (audio)
: the act or an instance of issuing
the issuance of the injunction was upheld
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