lean on (الاسْتِنَادُ)
الفقه أصول الفقه
التعريف :
To lean on something or someone for support.
المعنى الاصطلاحي :
Leaning against something and relying on it.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر :
"Istinād": depending upon something and using it as support. Derived from "sanad", which means: an elevated place. Other meanings: reclining, leaning, seeking support, contacting.