issue

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.

Supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government.

The immediate descendants of a person.

“he died without issue”

The act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (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.

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”

The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property.

The act of issuing printed materials.

One of a series published periodically.

“she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room”

An opening that permits escape or release.

“the canyon had only one issue”

The becoming visible.

Make out and issue.

Bring out an official document (such as a warrant).

Circulate or distribute or equip with.

“issue a new uniform to the children”

Come out of.

“Water issued from the hole in the wall”

Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale.