issued by

an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property

A promissory note issued by a bank or banking company, payable to bearer on demand. Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date

n a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

A process issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person guilty of some contempt, or indicted for some crime; -- so called in distinction from a justice's warrant.