INDIRECTION
indirection
(noun) deceitful action that is not straightforward; “he could see through the indirections of diplomats”
indirection
(noun) indirect procedure or action; “he tried to find out by indirection”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
indirection (countable and uncountable, plural indirections)
A lack of direction; deviousness or aimlessness.
(programming) Use of a variable or object through its address.
An indirect action or process.
Source: Wiktionary
In`di*rec"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. indirection.]
Definition: Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness. "By indirections find directions out." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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