overissue

verb, noun — 3 senses

overissue

verb

Etymology From over- + issue.

1

To issue too much or too many of.

  • The government is accused of overissuing food stamps.
2

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

overissue

noun

Etymology From over- + issue.

1

The act of so overissuing.

  • An overissue of government paper.1838, Henry Brougham, Political Philosophy:

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