issued
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of issued
First recorded in 1755–65; issue ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; issue ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Authorities have also issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to her relatives.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The agency said firefighters were "aggressively attacking the fire from ground and air" and issued repeated pleas for people to stay clear of the area.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
In April, a US appeals court heard arguments to overturn his prison sentence but has not yet issued a decision.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Journal reported Wednesday that more than a dozen subpoenas have been issued, including to some of Omar’s relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Then the boys were issued debit cards—thick black cards with their names printed in silver letters.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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