indirection

in·di·rec·tion  (nd-rkshn, -d-)

n.

1. The quality or state of being indirect.

2.

a. Lack of straightforwardness; deviousness: obtained their goal by subtle indirection.

b. A devious act or statement: wouldn't give us a straight answer, only hints and indirections.

3. Lack of direction; aimlessness.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	indirection - indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection" procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
	2.	indirection - deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats" dissimulation, deception, dissembling, deceit - the act of deceiving