Definition that contains ward off
- mercy leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
- clemency leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
- mercifulness leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
- st john's wort any of numerous plants of the genus Hypericum having yellow flowers and transparently dotted leaves; traditionally gathered on St John's eve to ward off evil