misfeasance

As nouns the difference between malice and misfeasance

is that malice is intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune while misfeasance is a wrong that arises from an action the wrong can be actual or alleged this word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority.

As nouns the difference between misfeasance and negligence

is that misfeasance is a wrong that arises from an action the wrong can be actual or alleged this word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority while negligence is negligence; carelessness.

As nouns the difference between feasance and misfeasance

is that feasance is (legal) the performing of an act, especially out of one's duty while misfeasance is a wrong that arises from an action the wrong can be actual or alleged this word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority.

As nouns the difference between misfeasance and misconduct

is that misfeasance is a wrong that arises from an action. The wrong can be actual or alleged. This word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority while misconduct is bad behavior.

As a verb misconduct is

to mismanage.