What does the cryptic crossword clue "Under false impression, law lord pitched into act (7)" mean?

The definition is "Under false impression". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LUD (synonym="law lord") in DEED (synonym="act") = DELUDED; definition: "Under false impression," The answer is DELUDED.

Under false impression, law lord pitched into act (7)

Times Cryptic #28601 | 10 Across | 2023-05-12 flower

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