issuance

[ ish-oo-uhns ]

/ ˈɪʃ u əns /

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noun

the act of issuing.

issue.

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Origin of issuance

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; issue + -ance

OTHER WORDS FROM issuance

pre·is·su·ance, noun

Words nearby issuance

Isserlis, Issigonis, ISSN, ISSP, issuable, issuance, issuant, issue, issue par, issue price, issuing house

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A historically high number of returns needed manual processing this year, slowing the issuance of refunds, Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, wrote in the report.
The IRS is a hot mess: Millions of tax returns haven’t been processed, and calls are going unanswered, including mine|Michelle Singletary|July 2, 2021|Washington Post
The talks have centered on a handful of thorny issues — including the use of chokeholds and certain other police techniques, the issuance of no-knock search and arrest warrants, and the transfers of military equipment to law enforcement agencies.
Police reform negotiations bog down on Capitol Hill as crime rises and midterms loom|Mike DeBonis|June 24, 2021|Washington Post
S&P Global Ratings projects sustainability-linked bonds to surpass $700 billion in 2021, while green bond issuance reached nearly $270 billion last year.
ESG remains a relevant pathway to a good society|Dan Draper|May 24, 2021|Quartz
Apart from card issuance, the partnership will also facilitate broader payment processing for cross-border transactions through the utilization of a payments gateway run by Mastercard.
Mobile money is helping Airtel Africa and its rivals bounce back from Covid-19|Tawanda Karombo|May 19, 2021|Quartz

No-knock warrantsThe issuance of no-knock warrants is limited to incidents in which a person’s life is endangered.
After the death of George Floyd, lawmakers in Md., Va. and D.C. set out to hold police more accountable. Here are some key measures.|Ovetta Wiggins, Peter Hermann, Tom Jackman|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
Two weeks later, Kimberling filed a motion for issuance of judgment, in the hope of getting a new trial.
The Weirdest Story About a Conservative Obsession, a Convicted Bomber, and Taylor Swift You Have Ever Read|David Weigel|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Treasury Department is poised to reach the limit of debt issuance in October.
Congress and China Pose Biggest Threats to U.S. Economic Expansion|Robert Shapiro|September 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Even worse, governments found a way to shut down the issuance.
Why Bitcoin is a Bubble|Megan McArdle|April 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Marquet study showed that the most common embezzlement scheme involved the issuance of forged checks or unauthorized checks.
Most Notorious ‘Pink-Collar’ Criminal to Be Sentenced for $53 Million Theft|Kelly Pope|February 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It—and not the Fed in D.C.—was the entity that lent money to AIG and that guaranteed lots of debt issuance in 2008 and 2009.
New York Terror Plot: Why Target the Fed?|Daniel Gross|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
No such difficulties arose when the issuance of injunctions was justified as a measure for the protection of property.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States|Selig Perlman
In other cases the more logical course was followed of justifying the issuance of injunctions upon grounds of equity.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States|Selig Perlman
It was telephonic concerning the issuance of this parade permit, which is covered in the report by the bureau man.
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Otherwise, the Commission must apply to a Federal court for the issuance of a judicial writ to compel obedience to the order.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley
These details were intended to prevent the issuance of restraining orders for frivolous or merely obstructive reasons.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley

British Dictionary definitions for issuance

issuance

/ (ˈɪʃjʊəns) /

noun

the act of issuing

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