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David,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。