Search Legal Terms and Definitions. overrule. v. 1) to reject an attorney's objection to a question to a witness or admission of evidence. By overruling the objection, the trial judge allows the question or evidence in court. If the judge agrees with the objection, he/she sustains the objection and does not allow the question or evidence.
In general, gross misconduct in the workplace is characterized as an objectionable action that is willful and cannot be described as a mistake or an act of negligence.
Willful, Wanton, Reckless Conduct. Willful, wanton reckless conduct takes place a shade below actual intent. Proof of willful, wanton, reckless conduct involves a high degree of likelihood that substantial harm will result to another. Two things distinguish willful, wanton, reckless conduct from negligence. First, the defendant must knowingly or intentionally disregard an unreasonable risk. Second, the risk must entail a high degree of probability of causing substantial harm.