government issue
"Government issue" commonly refers to items provided by the government, especially for military use, but can also relate to financial securities issued by the government.
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Definition
B2Military
(uncountable, US English)Items or supplies provided to military personnel in accordance with regulations.
Example
- The soldiers received their government issue uniforms and gear.
C1Finance
(countable, technical)A set of securities with identical terms, issued by a government to raise funds.
Example
- Investors were keen on the latest government issue of bonds.
B2General
(uncountable, US English)Any items or supplies provided by a government agency.
Example
- The emergency kits were government issue and distributed to all affected areas.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "government issue":
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