Definitions for: Indirection

[n] deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats"
[n] indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection"

Webster (1913) Definition: In`di*rec"tion, n. [Cf. F. indirection.]
Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness.
``By indirections find directions out.'' --Shak.

See Also: deceit, deception, dissembling, dissimulation, procedure, process