issuance

[ish-oo-uhns]

noun

1. the act of issuing.

2. issue.

issuance

/ ˈɪʃjʊəns /

noun

1. the act of issuing

Other Word Forms

• preissuance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of issuance¹

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

Example Sentences

Many activities will halt, including research and the publication of research results, and the issuance of new grants, contracts and permits, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times

While Social Security and Medicare cheques would still be sent out, benefit verification and card issuance could stop.

From BBC

However, the panel said he did not contest the issuance of the public admonishment.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest announcement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would "immediately" pause the issuance of worker visas for truck drivers.

From BBC

Ministerial functions like car registration and Medicare enrollment and, sure, passport issuance always take the brunt of grousing about the government being so ineffectual.

From Los Angeles Times

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