Jeremy Thompson holds false belief (4)

I believe the answer is:

myth

'false belief' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'jeremy thompson holds' is the wordplay.
'holds' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'MYTH' is hidden within 'jeremy thompson'.

(Other definitions for myth that I've seen before include "Illusion" , "Wildly-held but false belief or idea" , "Legend; fable" , "Ancient story" , "Fiction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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