Crossword Genius

Fighting security measure, he may leave you spellbound (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

warlock

'he may leave you spellbound' is the definition.
(warlocks cast spells)

'fighting security measure' is the wordplay.
'fighting' becomes 'war' ().
'security measure' becomes 'lock'.
'war'+'lock'='WARLOCK'

(Other definitions for warlock that I've seen before include "Sorcerer" , "Magician; Peter ---, composer" , "Necromancer" , "Male magician - British composer, 1894-1930 - low rack (anag)" , "Charmer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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