1. past tense of issue; gave out or distributed officially
2. past tense of issue; made an official statement or command
3. past tense of issue; came out or emerged from a place
Usage: formal

Examples

• The government issued new passports to all citizens.
• The company issued a statement about the recall.
• The bank issued bonds to raise capital.
• The judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
• Warning sirens were issued throughout the city.
• Smoke issued from the chimney.
• The principal issued detention slips to the students.