Meaning of at issue(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    at issue(a)

    Definitions

    1. now in consideration or under discussion

    Examples

    • « regarding the matter in hand »

    Synonyms

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