Incorrect notion (7)

I believe the answer is:

fallacy

(Other definitions for fallacy that I've seen before include "Faulty reasoning or mistaken belief" , "Delusion" , "The old lie" , "'Misconception, false belief (7)'" , "False or mistaken belief." .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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