Public Service
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A service provided by the government or authorized entities for the benefit of the community and public welfare.
Access to clean water is a fundamental public service provided by the municipality.
- (n.) Employment in governmental or public sector positions dedicated to serving the public interest.
She chose a career in public service after graduating from law school.
Forms
- public service
- public services
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Commentary
"Public service" encompasses both the actual services delivered to the public by government and the broader concept of working in roles dedicated to public welfare; clarity in contracts or statutes may require specifying which sense is intended.
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