# issuance

/ˈɪʃuəns/ (US) · /ˈɪsjuːəns/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/issuance
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The issuance of new passports takes about three weeks.
- The central bank's issuance of new currency aimed to stabilize the economy after the crisis.
- The court's timely issuance of the injunction prevented the developer from clearing the protected woodland before the environmental impact study was complete.

## Usage notes

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

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