What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pay for issue brought up previously (2,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "previously". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ATONE (synonym of "Pay for") + EMIT (synonym of "issue") [reversal: "brought"]; definition: "previously" The answer is AT ONE TIME.

Pay for issue brought up previously (2,3,4)

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