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issue

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'publication' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Circulate, distribute or equip with" , "Children; put out" , "Major topic for debate" , "One of a series published periodically" , "Problem < children" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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