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The phrase "act of misleading" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action or behavior that intentionally causes someone to believe something that is not true.
Example: "The act of misleading the public during the campaign was condemned by many as unethical."
Alternatives: "deceptive behavior" or "misleading conduct".
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The best evidence for distinguishing between the two figures is that the Liar is always associated with "false doctrine and the act of misleading" whereas the Wicked Priest is associated with "cultic transgressions and non-observance".
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Construction companies have been accused of an "act of bad faith" and of misleading MPs over a compensation scheme for blacklisted workers.
Even as Mr. Holder has sought to regain his footing, Republicans have resumed their criticism, accusing him of misleading Congress in testimony over whether the Justice Department has considered prosecuting journalists under the Espionage Act for publishing government secrets.
Rupert Murdoch is not accused of misleading parliament.
MacLean accused Unite of misleading its members.
He accused D'Antoni of misleading him.
All three were accused of misleading Parliament.
Each accused the other of dishonesty and of misleading voters.
Kind of misleading!
Okay, that's sort of misleading.
Beware of misleading labels.
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