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.
negligence willful, wanton negligence, willful, willful neglect, simple negligence, willful misconduct, willful default, willful tort, gross negligence, willful and malicious injury Link to This Definition Did you find this definition of WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE helpful? You can share it by copying the code below and adding it to your blog or web page.