Quarters
/ˈkwɔːrtərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Living accommodations or housing provided, especially by employers or the military.
The soldiers were assigned quarters on the base.
- (n.) One of four equal parts into which something is divided, often regarding property or shares.
Each partner owns a quarter of the business.
- (n.) A period of three months in a fiscal or calendar year used for accounting or legal reporting.
The company filed its financial report for the second quarter.
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- quarters
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "quarters" commonly refers to housing or to a division of property or time; clarity depends on context.
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