[GHC] #16315: Pattern synonym implicit existential quantification

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#16315: Pattern synonym implicit existential quantification
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        Reporter:  int-index         |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.6.3
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Comment (by goldfire):

 From the `Note [Pattern synonym existentials do not scope]`, it sounds
 like we aim to ''reject'' this code, not accept it. Do you find
 differently?

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