issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s 

-shü-ən(t)s

1

: issue sense 2b

2

: issue sense 6

Synonyms of issuance

• distribution
• allocation

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

There are, of course, many reasons for the selloff, including oil prices, inflation worries, Fed policy expectations and heavy corporate debt issuance. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

That is likely the most significant step needed to move the project forward and could allow the city to finalize the bond issuance well before voters consider the petition. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

If a customer changes their mind or finds a better price, Sell Your Gold states that customers can contact the company within 10 calendar days of payment issuance and follow its rescission process to request the return of their items. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Municipal issuers sold a record $580 billion in bonds in 2025, up 13% from 2024, with the increase driven largely by new borrowing and tax-exempt issuance rather than refinancing older debt, according to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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