community service

noun

, Law.

1. a punitive sentence that requires a convicted person to perform unpaid work for the community in lieu of imprisonment.

community service

noun

1. voluntary work, intended to be for the common good, usually done as part of an organized scheme
2. See community-service order

Example Sentences

A day later, real estate consultant George Chiang was also sentenced to three years of probation, along with 12 months of home detention and 150 hours of community service.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of his sentence, Esparza must serve 12 months of home detention and 300 hours of community service.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re not going to say, ‘Hey, in the next week, go complete your community service and do 500 hours between Christmas and Jan. 20,’ ” Fan said.

From Slate

There are also social gatherings at local restaurants or parks and community service opportunities such as food drives and toy drives.

From Los Angeles Times

Even a lighter sentence, like community service or home confinement, will be challenged by his lawyers, who could argue that logistical challenges and constitutional duties should shield any president from having to serve such a sentence.

From Salon