Issue

A problem or matter in dispute, or a copy of a publication.

matter problem topic

An issue is a problem or matter in dispute, often requiring resolution. It can also refer to a copy of a publication.

/ˈɪsjuː/

From Old French 'issue' meaning 'departure, origin', ultimately from Latin 'emissio' meaning 'a sending forth'.

An 'issue' can be a problem we need to solve, like deciding what to have for dinner, or it can be a magazine or newspaper.

The term 'issue' comes from the Old French word 'issuer', meaning 'to proceed, originate'
Magazines often use 'issue' to number their publications
Legal disputes are frequently referred to as 'issues'

What does 'issue' mean? It means a problem or matter needing resolution
What is an issue of a magazine? It's a particular edition, like 'Issue #1'
Can issues be resolved? Yes, resolving an issue means finding a solution to the problem

concern question difficulty

problem topic matter

dispute question complaint

case situation debate

legal publication social