To send forth; to throw or give out; as, fire emits heat and smoke; boiling water emits steam; the sun and moon emit light; animal bodies emit perspirable matter; putrescent substances emit offensive or noxious exhalations.

To let fly; to discharge; to dart or shoot; as, to emit an arrow.

To issue forth, as an order or decree.

To issue, as notes or bills of credit; to print, and send into circulation. The United States have once emitted treasury notes. No state shall emit bills of credit.