What does 'hold no quarter' mean?

Question:Juat saw this BizWeeks: Alan Greenspan holds no quarter with the European Central Bank now that he is a private citizen... I am not a native speak of English. Thank you in advance for any help...

Answers:
"hold no quarter" means has no mercy for something

other related uses of the term "quarter" include
to "give quarter" means to be merciful or allow to surrender
To "ask for quarter" = to ask for mercy, or to ask to surrender in war/battle/fight
I think it means he has no part or vested standings in that country.. No house, no address.. He is not a resident of that place...
The only use I know if is...give no quarter. Meaning give no mercy.
In warfare, it means the conquering army "will not quarter (house)" captured enemy soldiers. Therefore, none can be taken prisoner and all enemy combatants must be killed.
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