issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s 

-shü-ən(t)s

1

: issue sense 2b

2

: issue sense 6

Synonyms

• admeasurement
• allocation
• allotment
• apportionment
• disbursement
• dispensation
• distribution
• division

Examples of issuance in a Sentence

the issuance of a search warrant

the issuance of an instruction sheet to each member of the class

Recent Examples on the Web

However, on Friday, insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara turned down the request, stating that State Farm has not demonstrated a need for the increase nor clarified how the additional premium revenue would influence its previous decisions to halt the issuance of new home policies in the state. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025

The memo directs employees reviewing applications to carefully review conflicting information and closely consider issuance dates of vital records and any amendments to them. —Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025

The filing also details various financial agreements, including the issuance of new senior notes and the amendment of its revolving credit facility. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025

Trom sued again, challenging the issuance of the second permit, which failed. —Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈish-u̇-wən(t)s 

: the act of issuing especially officially

Legal Definition

issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shü-əns 

: the act or an instance of issuing

the issuance of the injunction was upheld