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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Had the item been approved, someone who violated the rule would’ve had to pay up to $200 in fines, serve up to 30 days in jail or participate in between 10 and 40 hours of community service, according to board documents.
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Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Lori Nickel writes about Sal Frelick's passion for community service — he's nominated for the MLB's Roberto Clemente Award.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The defense attorney told the judge that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Todd County’s top lawman also pledged not to pursue any charges against Weatherford related to allegations the sheriff has previously made against him, and to stay away from Weatherford, not comment on the case on social media and complete eight hours of community service.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Lori Nickel writes about Sal Frelick's passion for community service — he's nominated for the MLB's Roberto Clemente Award.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The defense attorney told the judge that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Todd County’s top lawman also pledged not to pursue any charges against Weatherford related to allegations the sheriff has previously made against him, and to stay away from Weatherford, not comment on the case on social media and complete eight hours of community service.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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