Deception (noun)

1. The action of deceiving someone.
2. The state of being deceived.

Origin:

Origin: middle english: from old french, from late latin deceptio(n-), from the verb decipere ‘catch, ensnare’.

Examples:

1. The magician's tricks were an elaborate deception to entertain the audience.
2. He was known for his deception and dishonesty in business dealings.
3. The company was accused of deception for misleading customers about the safety of their products.