Take no quarter (?)

[nq:1]What does Jackson's lawyer, Geragos, mean when he says the defense will "take no quarter"? Is it like saying that there will be no compromise? Or more like, "the gloves are off"?[/nq]
I thought the expression was "give no quarter" and as far as I know it means "make no concessions." I don't know the derivation. My guess would be military or sports.

[nq:2]What does Jackson's lawyer, Geragos, mean when he says the ... be no compromise? Or more like, "the gloves are off"?[/nq]
In this case, the former. When the offense says it, I think it is both.
[nq:1]I thought the expression was "give no quarter" and as far as I know it means "make no concessions."[/nq]
Yes, and as you imply, it applies to the offense, not the defense. So

[nq:1]What does Jackson's lawyer, Geragos, mean when he says the defense will "take no quarter"? Is it like saying that there will be no compromise? Or more like, "the gloves are off"?[/nq]
'Quarter' is an old term for mercy, especially in the military context of a beaten enemy 'crying' or 'asking' quarter - ie that they not be put to death. Usually in phrases like 'Give no quarter' 'Ask no qu

[nq:1]'Quarter' is an old term for mercy, especially in the military context of a beaten enemy 'crying' or 'asking' quarter ... won't accept it'. If the lawyer had said 'We will give no quarter' that would suggest no compromise, no mercy.[/nq]
I bet he's charging Jackson a **** of a lot more than a quarter.

[nq:2]'Quarter' is an old term for mercy, especially in the ... give no quarter' that would suggest no compromise, no mercy.[/nq]
[nq:1]I bet he's charging Jackson a **** of a lot more than a quarter.[/nq]
A quarter of his net assets, perhaps.
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[nq:1]What does Jackson's lawyer, Geragos, mean when he says the defense will "take no quarter"? Is it like saying that there will be no compromise? Or more like, "the gloves are off"? Rick[/nq]
Jackson only wears one glove, so that ain't it!

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[nq:1]The use of "take" for "give" is as rampant as for "take" for "bring."[/nq]
I doubt that very much. Evidence?

Bob Lieblich
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[nq:2]I bet he's charging Jackson a **** of a lot more than a quarter.[/nq]
[nq:1]A quarter of his net assets, perhaps.[/nq]
In a tort case in the US, the plaintiff's lawyer may contract for a contingent fee, payable only if their side prevails. One-third of the winnings is quite common, but one-quarter is not at all rare.

Bob Lieblich
But of course this is criminal defense