[oh-ver-ish-oo or, especially Brit., -is-yoo] 
| an excessive issue of stocks or bonds, as in excess of the needs of the business or in excess of charter authorization. |
| o·ver·is·sue (ō'vər-ĭsh'ōō) n. The issue, as of notes or securities, in excess of the issuer's capital, credit, or authority. o'ver·is'sue v. |
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