Lean
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
To incline in opinion or preference, A court is sometimes said to “lean ainst” a doctrine, construction, or view contended for, whereby it is meant that the court regards it with disfavor or repugnance, “because of its inexpedience, injustice, or inconsistency. _ LEAP-YEAR.
See BIssEXTILE.