indirect

a cost that is not directly attributable to a specific product or service

an impact that occurs as a secondary result of an event or action

a tax levied on goods and services rather than on income or profits

a factor that contributes to an outcome without being the primary reason

an outcome that is not directly caused by something

a result that is not a direct or immediate effect of an action

the system of levying taxes on goods and services

evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, like a fingerprint at the scene of a crime

an advantage that is gained not directly but through a related action or effect

a connection that is not immediate or obvious

a way of dealing with something that is not straightforward

mentioning something in a way that is not explicit or direct

a relationship or connection that is not direct

a hint or reference that is not made in a direct way