issuance

/ˈɪʃuəns/
noun
  1. The act of officially giving out or distributing something, such as documents, money, or supplies.
    • The bank announced the issuance of 10,000 new credit cards.
    • The issuance of new passports can take several weeks.
    • After the storm, the government began the issuance of emergency food supplies.
  2. The act of officially making something available or putting it into effect, such as a law, rule, or statement.
    • The company's issuance of a public apology helped calm angry customers.
    • The issuance of the new safety regulations was delayed by a month.
    • The court's issuance of a warrant allowed the police to search the building.
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