independenceReferendum

Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'

Predicate: independenceReferendum

Indicates a formal vote in which a population decides whether a territory or region should become politically independent from its current governing state or authority.