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issued

Issued is the status of a license that has been officially produced and given out by the authority responsible for it.

In plain English

This status means the document is no longer just being prepared. The responsible authority has formally created the license and provided it as an official document.

In context

Here, "issued" shows that the permit or license document has been officially created and given out by the responsible authority.

Situation
Applying for permits and licenses and following review, renewal, or expiry status
What it communicates
shows that the permit or license document has been created

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not establish whether the license is still current or in force.

Examples

“The issued license was already in the driver's hand, while the replacement license was still waiting for printing.”

Core meaning

“She tucked the issued permit into her bag before leaving the counter.”

In context

  • valid Contrast

    This shows that a license is currently in force, while issued only shows official release by the authority.

  • unissued Opposite

    This means the license has not been officially produced and given out by the authority.