No, it make more sense now that is an abbreviation.
Do not underestimate how powerful is the maritime law and the implications of it.

[I subscribe to "news" coming from "new"](https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=news)

The word news is in fact an acronym meaning North, East, West and South, and referred to the compass that was used to navigate the oceans.

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> The word news is in fact an acronym meaning North, East, West and South, and referred to the compass that was used to navigate the oceans.

wow TIL, this is blowing mind.
Good tip for today!