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 双语律师Benita,国际知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与项目开发及融资相关的法律文件。