Look at the thesaurus entry for malice. malice \ ˈma-ləs \ hostility, ill will

Based on the entry, what is the best definition of malice in this sentence?

In many superhero films, the villain hides his malice while earning the hero's trust.

A. true origin or identity

B. superpowers and abilities

C. allegiance to an enemy

D. intent to cause harm

Which situation is the best example of regulation in an economic system? a retail business just opened a new store in a community close to its original location. a small clothing shop slashed it prices to attract customers from a larger department store nearby. a farmers’ market has offered a special deal to customers from a nearby yoga school. a state agency has been created to monitor the production and distribution of sports drinks.