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 法律翻译Grace,知名法学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译有关传媒、体育和娱乐领域的法律文件。