Malfeasance vs. Maleficence — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Malfeasance and Maleficence

Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

The doing of harm; mischief.

Wrongdoing.

Harmful or malicious nature or quality.

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

Harmfulness or mischief

The doing of an act which a person ought not to do; evil conduct; an illegal deed.

Evil doing, esp. to others.

Wrongful conduct by a public official

Doing or causing evil

The quality or nature of being harmful or evil