/in'deuh rek"sheuhn, -duy-/ , n.
1. indirect action or procedure.
2. a roundabout course or method.
3. a lack of direction or goal; aimlessness: His efforts were marked by indirection and indecisiveness.
4. deceitful or dishonest dealing.
[ 1585-95; INDIRECT + -ION, modeled on DIRECTION ]