overissue

The act of so overissuing.

Noun

  1. The act of so overissuing.
    • An overissue of government paper. - 1838, Henry Brougham, Political Philosophy:

Origin

From over- + issue.

Forms

overissues

Verb

  1. To issue too much or too many of.
    • The government is accused of overissuing food stamps.
  2. To issue shares or banknotes to an extent beyond the ability to pay, or in excess of authorization

Forms

overissues overissuing overissued