Thanks, I hadn't come across that distinction before:
Posted on: July 31, 2024 at 10:45:16 CT
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"Malfeasance" and "misfeasance" are legal terms related to improper conduct.
Malfeasance refers to the intentional performance of a wrongful act, often implying an abuse of power or authority.
Misfeasance, on the other hand, refers to the improper or negligent performance of a normally lawful act.
In simpler terms, malfeasance is doing something wrong intentionally, while misfeasance is doing something wrong unintentionally or carelessly.