issue

an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

• “the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone”
• “politicians never discuss the real issues”

one of a series published periodically

• “she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist”

the provision of something by issuing it (usually in quantity)

• “a new issue of stamps”
• “the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago”

some situation or event that is thought about

• “he kept drifting off the topic”
• “he had been thinking about the subject for several years”
• “it is a matter for the police”

supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government

the immediate descendants of a person

• “she was the mother of many offspring”
• “he died without issue”

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
• “his decision had depressing consequences for business”
• “he acted very wise after the event”

the income arising from land or other property

• “the average return was about 5%”

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

an opening that permits escape or release

• “he blocked the way out”
• “the canyon had only one issue”

the act of issuing printed materials

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

• “publish a magazine or newspaper”

circulate or distribute or equip with

• “issue a new uniform to the children”
• “supply blankets for the beds”

bring out an official document (such as a warrant)

come out of

• “Water issued from the hole in the wall”
• “The words seemed to come out by themselves”

make out and issue

• “write out a check”
• “cut a ticket”
• “Please make the check out to me”