What does the term "bond issue" refer to?

The term "bond issue" refers specifically to the total amount of a loan represented by the bonds that a company or government entity issues to raise capital. When an entity needs to borrow funds for various purposes, it can do so by issuing bonds, which are essentially promissory notes that investors buy. In return for purchasing these bonds, the investors expect to receive periodic interest payments as well as the return of their principal investment at the bond's maturity date. Therefore, the total amount of money that is being raised through the issuance of these bonds is referred to as the "bond issue." This definition encompasses the capital raised through the sale of the bonds rather than any other aspect of bonds such as regulatory processes, strategic investments, or interest payments, which are related but distinct concepts.