Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Malevolence \Ma*lev"o*lence\, n. [L. malevolentia. See
   {Malevolent}.]
   The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition
   toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See
   Synonym of {Malice}.

Source : WordNet®

malevolence
     n 1: wishing evil to others [syn: {malignity}] [ant: {benevolence}]
     2: the quality of threatening evil [syn: {malevolency}, {malice}]