quarter

quarter, n.

1. In the law of war, the act of showing mercy to a defeated enemy by sparing lives and accepting a surrender (to give no quarter).

2. See quarter section under SECTION.

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法律翻译Gilbert，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关矿产资源领域的法律文件。