2.1.16 [ECMA-262/6] Section 12.4.1 Static Semantics: Early Errors

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V0045: Postfix increment or decrement gives an early Syntax Error if applied to an immutable binding

The specification states:

 12.4.1 Static Semantics: Early Errors
  
         PostfixExpression :
             LeftHandSideExpression ++
             LeftHandSideExpression --
  
     • It is an early Reference Error if IsValidSimpleAssignmentTarget of 
     LeftHandSideExpression is false.

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It is an early SyntaxError if LeftHandSideExpression is an immutable binding reference (i.e. a const declared variable).