issued

[ ish-ood or, especially British, is-yood ]

/ ˈɪʃ ud or, especially British, ˈɪs yud /

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adjective

delivered or put out for use, sale, etc.; put into circulation: The software company identified a bug in its newly issued product and provided a software fix within days.

minted, printed, or published for sale or distribution: A newly issued stamp of Buffy Sainte-Marie is available in post offices across Canada.The recently issued press release on the new port development project was widely discussed in the city.

(of an official document) created and given to a particular person or group by an authority: When traveling, we recommend you bring a printed copy of the issued e-visa along with your passport.

(of food, clothing, equipment, etc.) distributed to members of the military, employees, students, etc.: Air cadets normally meet in civilian dress, but some activities require the issued uniform.Parents are requested to ensure that the issued textbooks are duly returned on time.

(of an order, command, warning, etc.) uttered, given, or delivered to someone: Students with autism spectrum disorders may respond to unintended cues rather than to the issued directive.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of issue.

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Origin of issued

First recorded in 1755–65; issue + -ed² for the adjective senses; issue + -ed¹ for the verb sense

OTHER WORDS FROM issued

self-is·sued, adjectiveun·is·sued, adjective

Words nearby issued

ISSP, issuable, issuance, issuant, issue, issued, issue par, issue price, issuing house, Issus, Issyk-Kul

How to use issued in a sentence

Mask-wearing has remained a hot-button political issue even as more states, including those with Republican governors who long resisted such measures, are adopting mask mandates as case numbers rise across the United States.
Inconclusive results, missing data: Experts push back on a study questioning the efficacy of masks|Meryl Kornfield|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Most Democrats ignored the topic and used their time to highlight other pandemic issues, including Americans’ willingness to accept a future vaccine and small gatherings driving the spread of the virus.
Senate holds hearing on hydroxychloroquine, despite no evidence it works against covid-19|Marisa Iati|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Michael Mullen, senior vice president for Kraft Heinz, said in a written statement that the company’s suppliers are audited by a third party and that the audits have not identified “any issues.”
Apple is lobbying against a bill aimed at stopping forced labor in China|Reed Albergotti|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Some NFL players have worn face shields that attach to their helmets, which satisfies the NFL requirement for mask use during practice, but others don’t like the shields because they create breathing issues.
Pennsylvania says all athletes must wear masks while playing. The Steelers say they’re exempt.|Matt Bonesteel|November 20, 2020|Washington Post

This week brought another round of issues, most notably defensive tackle Jowon Briggs entering the transfer portal after starting every game this season.
Virginia football down another starter as it seeks to climb back to .500|Gene Wang|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
So, in an unusual order (PDF) issued on New Years Day, District Judge Robert Hinkle clarified the issue.
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over|Jay Michaelson|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
For now, the Egyptian government has issued a statement saying that Clooney is free to enter Egypt “whenever she wants.”
Amal Clooney vs. Egypt’s Courts|Christopher Dickey|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, the Anti-Defamation League issued a statement deploring the state GOP for its failure to censure Duke.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Farrell issued a ticket to an 18-year-old shipyard worker for speeding and an improper exhaust mechanism, according to the TP.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The Butterbrief, issued by Pope Innocent VIII, was a turning point for the then bland Stollen, which gradually became sweeter.
One Cake to Rule Them All: How Stollen Stole Our Hearts|Molly Hannon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Quickly following this the King issued in 1632 another proclamation regulating the retailing of tobacco.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
A proclamation was issued by government to establish a manufactory for white paper in England.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
I issued a censure, and ordered that no one should agree to their conclusions, and that the Dominicans should not hold them.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
Nevertheless, when once issued, they made unnecessary any resort to additional Bank of England notes.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The Spanish authorities issued a decree regulating the price of meat and other commodities.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman