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Zorina Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Community service vs. public works

Are these two expressions synonyms in the context of justice sanctions?
For example:

The fine was reduced to twenty hours of community service.
The fine was reduced to twenty hours of public works.

Are these two sentences correct?
  

Top answer

'Public works' means government projects like constructing bridges and highways.

  • 'Public works' means government projects like constructing bridges and highways.
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'Public works' means government projects like constructing bridges and highways.
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Thank you, Mister Micawber, for your reply!

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