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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

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Jade Tubb, Nikolli's partner, of Walsall, also admitted conspiracy to possess criminal property and was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended for two years, and ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

The Tampa resident built a successful life in the U.S., raising three daughters, earning four master’s degrees and a doctorate, and performing community service that earned numerous awards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

I realized he didn't know if he’d be invited back next year for the community service project.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan