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Issuance

UK //ˈɪʃuːəns// US //ˈɪʃuːəns// Pronunciation

Definition

The act of distributing or providing something, often in an official capacity.

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In simple words: The act of providing something official.

Examples

• The issuance of the new passports will begin next month.
• They announced the issuance of new regulations concerning safety.
• The issuance of shares can affect company ownership.
• The swift issuance of tax refunds has pleased many citizens.
• Before the issuance of the report, extensive reviews were conducted.

Usage notes

Used primarily in official contexts. Avoid in casual conversation. Common in legal, financial, and governmental documents.

Grammar pattern

issuance + of + object

Memory hint

Think 'issue' as issuing something official, like documents.

Collocations

• issuance of licenses
• issuance of bonds
• issuance of guidelines
• issuance of statements
• issuance of permits

Synonyms

• distribution
• release
• publication
• disbursement
• delivery

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'issuance' with 'issue' as a verb.
• Omitting the preposition 'of' in phrases like 'issuance of documents.'