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slush fund

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun slush fund has 1 sense
  1. slush fund - a fund for buying votes or bribing public officials
    --1 is a kind of
    fund, monetary fund

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Term: Slush Fund

Definition:

A slush fund refers to a sum of money that is reserved for illicit or unauthorized purposes, often used for bribery, embezzlement, or for financing illegal activities. It is usually kept secret to avoid detection.

Sense 1:

Noun - Illegal Use:

A slush fund can be a pool of money set aside for clandestine purposes, such as unlawful campaign financing or bribing officials.

Example sentence: The corrupt politician was discovered using a slush fund to secure votes in the election.

Sense 2:

Noun - Authorized Use:

A slush fund can also be used in a more positive context, referring to a reserve of money kept for discretionary expenses or emergency situations.

Example sentence: The company has a slush fund to cover unexpected expenses that may arise during projects.

Sense 3:

Noun - Informal:

In casual conversation, a slush fund can sometimes refer to a stash of money saved for personal indulgences or entertainment.

Example sentence: After months of saving, Sarah finally had enough in her slush fund to go on a dream vacation.

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