Indirection

[ɪndɪ'rekʃ(ə)n;ɪndaɪ-] or [,ɪndaɪ'rɛkʃən]

(noun.) deceitful action that is not straightforward; 'he could see through the indirections of diplomats'.

(noun.) indirect procedure or action; 'he tried to find out by indirection'.

Checked by Dale--From WordNet

(n.) Oblique course or means; dishonest practices; indirectness.

Typist: Rebecca