issuance

noun

is·​su·​ance ˈi-shə-wən(t)s How to pronounce issuance (audio)
-shü-ən(t)s
Synonyms of issuance
1
: issue sense 2b
2
: issue sense 6

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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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Alternatively, funding is raised by high-yield corporate bond issuance or private credit borrowing. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The impact of shifting timelines underscores how heavily this year’s issuance expectations depend on a handful of unusually large companies. — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But beyond the disruption from the issuance of the stock warrants, there’s skepticism among analysts and credit-rating agencies that Skydance can hit the numbers the company’s top brass have projected. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Know More September has been the second-lowest month this year for issuance for AI financings, as regulatory and political challenges weigh on data center construction, according to a report from Morgan Stanley. — Ellen Dimauro, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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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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