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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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Words nearby community service

community policing, Community Programme, community property, community relations, community school, community service, community-service order, Community Services Administration, community singing, community-supported agriculture, community support officer

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How to use community service in a sentence

“We want to empower like-minded veterans to get busy in activism and community service,” he said.
Upset by veterans who stormed the Capitol, these vets decided to clean up trash the mob left on the streets of D.C.|Sydney Page|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
Perhaps as a community service, or a minor moneymaker or even just a pledge to audiences that they’ll still be around after the covid-19 crisis finally fades, they are producing their seasonal offering in the manners in which the circumstances allow.
Theaters are shut, but ‘A Christmas Carol’ is forever. The endless variety online proves it.|Peter Marks|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
Separately on Thursday, Clinesmith’s attorneys asked for probation and community service.
U.S. seeks prison time for ex-FBI lawyer who pleaded guilty to altering email in Russia probe|Spencer Hsu|December 4, 2020|Washington Post
Fabro is the owner of IsaMADE, which showcases a varied repertoire of projects with creative industries, fostering an ongoing dialogue of community service and cross-cultural exchange.
These chewy, date- and walnut-packed bars are called ‘food for the gods’ with good reason|Isa Fabro|December 2, 2020|Washington Post

He could, conversely, be required to pay fines and complete probation and community service.
Protesters hit the streets for a second night after officers aren’t charged with killing Breonna Taylor|Fabiola Cineas|September 25, 2020|Vox
We have thousands of users who identify themselves as transgendered and they are welcome members of the Grindr community.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Some gay apps, like the newer Mister, have not subscribed to the community/tribe model.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What matters is being honest, humble, and a faithful and loyal friend, father and member of your community.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv|Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yazbek tells The Daily Beast that the traffickers guarantee their service, and they treat the Syrian refugees with respect.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Like any service for hire, it is extremely important for the traffickers to provide a reputable service, criminal as it is.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The proceedings of the day commenced with divine service, performed by Unitarian and Baptist ministers.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The badness of the gunpowder used by the Mexicans, was again of great service to us.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
He began his military career at the age of 11, and continued in the service nearly 60 years.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
But hitherto, before these new ideas began to spread in our community, the mass of men and women definitely settled down.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

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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