comes and defendsglossary / COMES AND DEFENDS comes and defends. Archaic. Traditionally, the standard commencement of a defendant’s plea or demurrer. • The phrase, now rarely used, announces the defendant’s appearance in court and intent to defend against the action. 词条贡献者 资深译员Paloma,毕业于亚洲一流的翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与境外投资相关的法律文件。