What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legal institutions or pubs in north and south (4)" mean?

The definition is "Legal institutions or pubs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (literal="in") + N (abbreviation="north") + S (abbreviation="south") = INNS; definition: "Legal institutions or pubs" The answer is INNS.

Legal institutions or pubs in north and south (4)

Times Cryptic #28780 | 16 Across | 2023-12-07 flower

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