Issue
/ˈɪʃuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A point in dispute or a matter that is in question in a legal proceeding.
The court addressed the main issue of contract validity.
- (v.) To formally send out or distribute a legal document or order.
The judge will issue a writ tomorrow.
Forms
- issues
- issued
- issuing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between 'issue' as a subject of dispute and 'issue' as the act of issuing documents to avoid ambiguity.
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