noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of so overissuing.

   "An overissue of government paper."

Verb

1. 1
   To issue too much or too many of. transitive

   "The government is accused of overissuing food stamps."

2. 2
   To issue shares or banknotes to an extent beyond the ability to pay, or in excess of authorization

Synonyms

All synonyms

inflation

Example

More examples

"The government is accused of overissuing food stamps."

Etymology

From over- + issue.

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