issued

American

[ish-ood, is-yood] / ˈɪʃ ud, ˈɪs yud /

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.

Other Word Forms

self-issued adjective
unissued adjective

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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Since the green card was issued, she has traveled to Iran four times, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Police said most people behaved peacefully but they saw "provocative conduct and the heavy use of pyrotechnics and fireworks - despite various warnings being issued against this".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Indeed, this comes amid a noticeable rift in the movement, after 92 apostolic leaders issued a statement in April 2021 aimed at establishing “prophetic standards.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2011, Antonov was arrested in Britain on the strength of a Lithuanian arrest warrant issued over the collapse of the Snoras Bank, but later released.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On November 13, 2001, President Bush issued an order to set up a military tribunal system to try the men accused of helping the hijackers.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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