Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

government-issue

Adjective
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈɪʃuː/
Definition
Something that is provided or supplied by the government, typically referring to equipment, documents, or services.
Examples
  • The soldiers were equipped with government-issue uniforms.
  • He received a government-issue laptop for his work.
  • The document was a government-issue form necessary for tax filing.
Meaning
The term ‘government-issue’ often pertains to items or materials that are distributed by the government for public use or for specific groups, particularly within military or public service contexts.
Synonyms
  • official
  • state-issued
  • public-sector