Moscow contends such tests would violate the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty.

To conclude that he has not for a long time met this test of Congressional leadership does not in any way violate his rights.

The secret tests did not violate any laws or international weapon-testing agreements because they were conducted underground.

Hardy's lawyers argued that the tests violated her rights to privacy and against self-incrimination.

Department officials said the tests would not violate the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

Thorough tests of such systems would also violate the treaty.

A nuclear test would violate the global accord signed by Moscow that outlaws such detonations.

Yet her challenge suggests that these tests may be violating legal rights.

Judge Gesell said the test would violate the Constitution's prohibition on searching people without a reasonable basis of suspicion.

But Mr. Rumsfeld said he was not sure which tests might violate the treaty.