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overissue
CIDE DICTIONARY
overissue, n.
An excessive issue; an issue, as of notes or bonds, exceeding the limit of capital, credit, or authority. [1913 Webster]
"An overissue of government paper." [1913 Webster]
overissue, v. t.
To issue in excess. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
overissue, v. & n.
--v.tr. (-issues, -issued, -issuing) issue (notes, shares, etc.) beyond the authorized amount, or the ability to pay.
--n. the notes, shares, etc., or the amount so issued.
--v.tr. (-issues, -issued, -issuing) issue (notes, shares, etc.) beyond the authorized amount, or the ability to pay.
--n. the notes, shares, etc., or the amount so issued.
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