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Synonyms

community service

American

noun

Law.

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

community service British

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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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

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

Patron must serve 40 hours of community service and then his case will be dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It continues to serve food to thousands during the holy months of Ramadan and Muharram, continuing a practice of community service.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I can’t keep up with names. They send us new kids all the time. The community service program with the school is a mess,” she said.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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