Issuance
/ɪˈsuːəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of formally delivering or distributing a legal document, instrument, or security.
The issuance of the court summons initiated the legal process.
- (n.) The process by which a government or entity creates and puts into circulation official documents or financial instruments, such as bonds or stocks.
The issuance of government bonds helps finance public projects.
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Commentary
Issuance commonly denotes the authorized act of formally producing or distributing documents or instruments, often requiring strict procedural adherence in legal contexts.
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