issued

[ ish-oodor, especially British, is-yood ]

adjective

1. delivered or put out for use, sale, etc.; put into circulation:

   The software company identified a bug in its newly issued product and provided a software fix within days.

2. minted, printed, or published for sale or distribution:

   A newly issued stamp of Buffy Sainte-Marie is available in post offices across Canada.

   The recently issued press release on the new port development project was widely discussed in the city.

3. (of an official document) created and given to a particular person or group by an authority:

   When traveling, we recommend you bring a printed copy of the issued e-visa along with your passport.

4. (of food, clothing, equipment, etc.) distributed to members of the military, employees, students, etc.:

   Air cadets normally meet in civilian dress, but some activities require the issued uniform.

   Parents are requested to ensure that the issued textbooks are duly returned on time.

5. (of an order, command, warning, etc.) uttered, given, or delivered to someone:

   Students with autism spectrum disorders may respond to unintended cues rather than to the issued directive.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of issue.

Other Word Forms

• self-is·sued adjective
• un·is·sued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of issued¹

First recorded in 1755–65; issue ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; issue ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

The motion clarifies that the fines can be issued against those who organize, participate in and watch the events.

From Los Angeles Times

Once the public comments are analyzed, a final rule could be issued in a matter of months.

From Los Angeles Times

YouTuber MrBeast has issued an apology after his 'MrBeast Experience' at a Las Vegas resort did not live up to the billing.

From BBC

But the Writers Guild of America West issued an advisory Wednesday forbidding its members from working on the film.

From Los Angeles Times

The administration could avoid a contempt finding, or "purge" itself of contempt, if they provide an explanation of their actions and come into compliance with the original order issued last month, Boasberg said on Wednesday.

From BBC

Related Words

• expressed