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Independence referendums allow regions to vote on secession from their parent state, but the question of whether they should be repeatable remains contentious. Supporters argue that democratic will can change and populations deserve periodic chances to reassess; opponents contend that repeated votes create perpetual instability and undermine finality of democratic decisions. The debate has intensified in Scotland, where independence movements seek another referendum after the 2014 vote rejected separation.