1.   Opponents frequently argue that a revised law would contradict Islamic teachings, but no religious leaders have weighed in with official misgivings.

2.   The new Russian law contradicts a recent trend in the industrialized world toward stricter gun controls.

3.   In a letter to parliament, Yeltsin said the draft law contradicts Russian state interests, threatening to derail existing debt-rescheduling deals.

4.   Justice Theodor Orr, writing for the majority, said the law contradicts extradition treaties Israel has signed.

5.   The federal court ruled that the state law contradicted federal law against sexual discrimination.