community service

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noun Law.

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

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Related Words for community service

relief, welfare, casework

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Both of these are community-service programs that are located all around the world.
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British Dictionary definitions for community service

community service

noun

voluntary work, intended to be for the common good, usually done as part of an organized scheme
See community-service order

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