Mabo

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • The High Court case Mabo v Queensland (No 2), which rejected the doctrine of terra nullius in favour of the common-law doctrine of aboriginal title.

Origin

  • After Eddie Mabo (1936–1992), who began the case against the government.

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