7. (Med.) An artificial ulcer, usually made in the fleshy part of the
arm or leg, to produce the secretion and discharge of pus for the
relief of some affected part.
8. The final outcome or result; upshot; conclusion; event; hence,
contest; test; trial.
Come forth to view The issue of the exploit.
Shak.
While it is hot, I 'll put it to the issue.
Shak.
9. A point in debate or controversy on which the parties take
affirmative and negative positions; a presentation of alternatives
between which to choose or decide.
10. (Law) In pleading, a single material point of law or fact depending
in the suit, which, being affirmed on the one side and denied on the
other, is presented for determination. See General issue, under
General, and Feigned issue, under Feigned. Blount. Cowell.
At issue, in controversy; disputed; opposing or contesting; hence, at
variance; disagreeing; inconsistent.
As much at issue with the summer day As if you brought a candle out
of doors.
Mrs. Browning.
-- Bank of issue, Collateral issue, etc. See under Bank, Collateral,
etc. -- Issue pea, a pea, or a similar round body, used to maintain
irritation in a wound, and promote the secretion and discharge of pus.
-- To join, or take, issue, to take opposing sides in a matter in
controversy.