issuer
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/ˈɪʃuːər/
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/ˈɪʃuːə(r)/
A person or organization that provides something, like a document or a product, in an official way.
The bank is the issuer of the credit card.
An organization that creates and sells new items, like stamps, coins, or stocks, to the public.
The government is the issuer of the new currency.