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community service



NOUN
social work
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The court agrees to dismiss the charges entirely if the defendant completes the required terms — such as community service, counseling or restitution.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

He also handed UKA's former Head of Sport 79-year-old Keith Davies a 175-hour community service order after hearing how he was in charge of the equipment, which had been assembled with vital base plates missing.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

For Katya, a professional events organiser, the parties have stopped - and her world and life have been disrupted following the raid, trial and community service spent mopping hospital floors.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Lawyers for the defendants declined to comment but in court referenced the men’s community service, according to local reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

“She’s been going on and on like that since she first found out about our idea. Don’t freak out, but she wants us to start a youth action community service committee when school starts.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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