Definition: Brouwer is a Dutch term that refers to a person who has been accused but not proven guilty by a jury system, usually in a legal context. The term was first used in 1634 during the English Civil War where it was associated with a group of people named Brouwers (who were accused but not tried) and their supporters, often known as Brouwbroeders. In the Dutch tradition, this term is often used for those who are denied justice by a court system or legal process, and it has been historically used in religious contexts to refer to individuals who have committed crimes that are considered beyond redemption.