in direction

noun

indirect action or procedure.

a roundabout course or method.

a lack of direction or goal; aimlessness: His efforts were marked by indirection and indecisiveness.

deceitful or dishonest dealing.

Origin:
1585–95; indirect + -ion, modeled on direction

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indirection (ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən)

—n
1.	indirect procedure, courses, or methods
2.	lack of direction or purpose; aimlessness
3.	indirect dealing; deceit

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