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issuer

/ˈɪʃ.uː.ər/
is · su · er

Plural:issuers
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issuer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A legal entity, such as a corporation, financial institution, or government agency, that develops, registers, and sells securities, bonds, or credit instruments to finance its operations.

Example

"Investors carefully reviewed the credit rating of the bond issuer before committing their capital."


2

A person, organization, or official authority that formally supplies, distributes, or puts items such as passports, licenses, stamps, or publications into circulation.

Example

"The passport must be returned to the official government issuer if it is found to be damaged or altered."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Issuer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/issuer
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