The decision contradicts a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

His decision contradicted every rule he had laid down for his career.

This unprecedented decision directly contradicts the British High Court's ruling this week.

Mr. Fielding also argued that the decision contradicted a recent one on organic meat.

The decision also contradicted previous precedent as to the nature of evidence.

A different decision would contradict the fundamental interests of the peoples of both republics and cause serious harm to interethnic relations in the area.

Some analysts said the decision contradicted previous assurances by the Mayses to investors.

They also contend that the 2005 legislature's decision to renew the estate tax contradicted I-402, which was passed in 1981.

"There is no doubt that the man's decision to imprison his wife contradicts the freedom which is the woman's natural right."

What happens when a decision adopted by majority at European level contradicts a national constitution or a fundamental principle to which a nation is particularly attached?