issuance

noun

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

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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Soaring levels of debt issuance among tech companies have Wall Street on edge, but staff economists at the Federal Reserve aren’t that concerned yet. Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026 Those seeking issuance beyond that date must provide alternative proof of lawful presence, consistent with the advisory. Jacqueline Charles, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 The reform, which formally codifies the policy into federal regulations, follows Duffy’s emergency action last September to end the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to truckers with unverified driving histories. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Yue’s update comes after plans to allow for the issuance of stablecoins within Hong Kong were reportedly stalled by Beijing. Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for issuance

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 23 Feb. 2026.

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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