[GHC] #16362: Deriving a class via an instance that has a TypeError constraint using standalone deriving fails during compilation.

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#16362: Deriving a class via an instance that has a TypeError constraint using
standalone deriving fails during compilation.
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        Reporter:  j9794             |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.6.3
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
                                     |  CustomTypeErrors
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  GHC rejects       |  Unknown/Multiple
  valid program                      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Changes (by simonpj):

 * keywords:  TypeErrors => CustomTypeErrors
 * cc: diatchki (added)


Comment:

 Adding Iavor who is the key person on `TypeError`.

 See also [wiki:Proposal/CustomTypeErrors]

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