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Indirection

Indirection Meaning & Definition
Indirection Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of 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"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Indirection:

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See Also | deceit | deception | dissembling | dissimulation | procedure | process

Indirection In Webster's Dictionary

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

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