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issuer

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɪʃuɝ// UK //ˈɪʃuːɐ// is·suer

n. a person, company, or organization that officially gives out something, like a credit card, a passport, or shares in a business.

n. an entity, such as a financial institution or government body, that officially distributes or releases documents, securities, or currency.


SIMPLE

The credit card issuer sent me a new card yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

Before buying any bonds, investors should check the financial health of the issuer to ensure they can pay back the debt.

COMPLEX

The regulatory body imposed strict transparency requirements on every securities issuer to protect retail investors from market manipulation and sudden liquidity crises.

Origin

From issue + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in legal, financial, and administrative contexts.

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