government issue

American  

Or government-issue

noun

1. (often initial capital letter)  issued or supplied by the government or one of its agencies.

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government issue British  

adjective

1. supplied by a government or government agency

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Etymology

Origin of government issue

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

At least one bank suggested that the government issue shares in the IPOs that get preference over the Treasury Department’s senior preferred shares to mitigate investors’ risk, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But we won't call off our protests until the government issues an order reflecting our demands."

From BBC

“Unfortunately, it’s become a partisan issue rather than a good government issue. It’s no longer about whether it works or doesn’t. People have drawn sides.”

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. government issues credits for biofuel production in the form of renewable identification number credits, a subsidy meant to bolster domestic biofuel production.

From Science Daily

The government issues its January jobs report on Friday.

From Seattle Times