Meaning of the word "slush fund" in English

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slush fund

US /ˈslʌʃ ˌfʌnd/
UK /ˈslʌʃ ˌfʌnd/
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Noun

1.

a reserve of money used for illicit purposes, especially political bribery

Example:
The politician was accused of using a slush fund to pay off witnesses.
Investigators uncovered a massive slush fund used for illegal campaign activities.
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