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Definitions

community service

NOUN
social services
Synonyms
WEAK
casework free school lunch good works government-provided services relief social welfare support services welfare welfare work
NOUN
social work
Synonyms
WEAK
good works

Example Sentences

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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

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

An additional four officers entered into plea deals Tuesday that will end with their cases dropped after completing community service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Those caught with it for unlawful use face a caution, community service or an unlimited fine with repeat offenders facing up to two years in prison.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

I have to have the supervisor guy sign off on each day of my community service.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz