DEFENDEMUS
defendemus (di-fen-d<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>s). [fr. Latin defendere] We will defend. •
This term was used in conveyancing to require the donor and the donor’s heirs to defend the donee
against any attempted encumbrance not specifically agreed to. Although defendeus was not a
warranty, it became part of the warranty clause “shall and will warrant and forever defend.” [Blacks Law 8th]