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community service

American  

noun

Law.

  1. a punitive sentence that requires a convicted person to perform unpaid work for the community in lieu of imprisonment.

community service British  

noun

  1. voluntary work, intended to be for the common good, usually done as part of an organized scheme

  2. See community-service order

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Jade Tubb, Nikolli's partner, of Walsall, also admitted conspiracy to possess criminal property and was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended for two years, and ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Another doctor, Mark Chavez, was ordered to be confined at home and told to do hundreds of hours of community service.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The incident landed her with a two-year driving ban, as well as 100 hours of community service and up to 30 rehabilitation sessions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

An additional four officers entered into plea deals Tuesday that will end with their cases dropped after completing community service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“You should hurry back. It would be a shame if you failed your community service requirements right at the end of the year.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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