issuing
n. uncountablen. the act of officially giving something to someone, like a passport, a ticket, or a warning. It is often used when a government or a large company provides a formal document.
n. the act of officially providing or distributing something for use or consideration. Often refers to the formal release of documents, currency, or legal notices.
The issuing of new passports takes three weeks.
The bank stopped the issuing of credit cards until the new security system was fully tested.
The rapid issuing of emergency permits allowed the construction crews to begin repairs immediately after the storm, bypassing the usual bureaucratic delays that often stall public works.
Typically functions as a gerund or verbal noun; often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the object being distributed.