community service
a punitive sentence that requires a convicted person to perform unpaid work for the community in lieu of imprisonment.
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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 PostPerhaps 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 PostSeparately 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 PostFabro 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 PostHe 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
Padre Goyo has reorganized his CCRISTOS as more of a community service group, he says.
When I heard it was Jerry Lee Lewis, I knew is was just a community service.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis | Richard Ben Cramer | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the college never wanted us to view the community service they encouraged as mere charity or volunteerism.
He was also ordered to perform 500 hours of community service, separate from politics.
Nonetheless, the judge did not send Batista to jail, ordering him instead to perform two years of community service.
The Brutal Fall of Brazilian Billionaire Eike Batista | Mac Margolis | June 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn villages where there is room for several houses of worship the question of community service is much more difficult.
Church Cooperation in Community Life | Paul L. VogtThe movement now is very strong in the direction of provision of building and equipment for community service by the church.
Church Cooperation in Community Life | Paul L. VogtAn attempt has been made to present the philosophic basis justifying the church in giving large attention to community service.
Church Cooperation in Community Life | Paul L. VogtIn the third place, the new rural church adopts for itself a well-considered programme of community service.
Society | Henry Kalloch RoweUnder these circumstances how can he become efficient in community service, and how can he get to know the people of his charge?
Six Thousand Country Churches | Charles Otis Gill
British Dictionary definitions for community service
voluntary work, intended to be for the common good, usually done as part of an organized scheme
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