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.
If reporter knows of abuse involving serious bodily injury or death, willful failure to report is punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of up to $2,000, or both (1st offense); subsequent offenses: imprisonment for up to 2  years, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.