OVERISSUE

Etymology

Verb

overissue (third-person singular simple present overissues, present participle overissuing, simple past and past participle overissued)

(economics) To issue shares or banknotes to an extent beyond the ability to pay, or in excess of authorization

Noun

overissue (uncountable)

The act of so overissuing

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*is"sue, n.

Definition: An excessive issue; an issue, as of notes or bonds, exceeding the limit of capital, credit, or authority. An overissue of government paper. Brougham.

O`ver*is"sue, v. t.

Definition: To issue in excess.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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