Lean
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
To incline in opinion or preference. A court is sometimes said to "lean against" a doctrine, construction or view contended foe, whereby it is meant that the court regards it with disfavor or repugnance, because of its inexpedience, injustice or inconsistency.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
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.