Malfeasance vs. Maleficence

Malfeasance vs. Maleficence — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Malfeasance and Maleficence

Malfeasancenoun

Wrongdoing.

Maleficencenoun

harmfulness or mischief

Malfeasancenoun

(legal) Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official and causing damage.

Maleficencenoun

doing or causing evil

Malfeasancenoun

wrongful conduct by a public official

Maleficencenoun

the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

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