(grammar, of a verb) Taking an indirect object.

The act of kissing an object that someone else kissed recently, symbolizing a kiss between the two people.

plural of indirect kiss

(biology, ecology) A nonconsumptive suppression of prey by a predator.

plural of indirect election

An election process in which elected persons (directly elected by voters) who will then vote and elect their choice of president.

plural of indirect report

The aiming and firing of a projectile without relying on a direct line of sight between the weapon and its target.

(finance, business, accounting) Any cost that is not directly accountable to a cost object (such as a particular project, facility, function, or product). They include administration, personnel and security costs.

plural of indirect cost