community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
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He was eventually sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community service.
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EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Rosing was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $25 fine.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Markowitz pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count and will receive one day in jail, one year of probation and 160 hours of community service.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 21 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Rosing was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $25 fine.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Markowitz pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count and will receive one day in jail, one year of probation and 160 hours of community service.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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