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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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that the investigation resulted in the issuance of five arrest warrants. David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025 While nationwide economic goals won't come out until March, senior economic and finance officials have told reporters in the last two weeks that fiscal support is in the works, and issuance of ultra-long bonds to spur consumption would exceed last year's. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025 With his detention, investigators turned the page on weeks of anxiety about potential clashes between the presidential security detail and the police following the issuance of Yoon's warrant. Se Eun Gong, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025 And instead of requiring that a recall election take place promptly, it can be conducted any time within 180 days of the issuance of the order for the election. Susan Shelley, Orange County Register, 14 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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