Phrase guide

government issue

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any articles issued in conformity with US military regulations or procedures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • government issue rations

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A group of securities with the same maturity, interest rate, and terms and conditions issued by a government.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: issue, military issue

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: store, stock, fund

History

Etymology

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