ENGLISH
REFERENCE

issuance

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈɪʃuəns// UK //ˈɪsjuːəns// is·suance

n. the official act of giving something out to people, like a passport, a ticket, or a new set of rules.

n. the act of officially supplying or distributing something for use. Often refers to the formal release of documents, currency, or legal notices.


SIMPLE

The issuance of new passports takes about three weeks.

CONTEXTUAL

The central bank's issuance of new currency aimed to stabilize the economy after the crisis.

COMPLEX

The court's timely issuance of the injunction prevented the developer from clearing the protected woodland before the environmental impact study was complete.

Synonyms
Origin

From issue + -ance.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to specific instances or batches of items released.

© 2026 English Reference