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[#811](https://github.com/agda/agda-stdlib/pull/811)

## Prefer use of `Relation.Nullary.Negation.Core.contradiction`

Where possible use `contradiction` between two explicit arguments rather
than appealing to the lower-level `Data.Empty.⊥-elim`. This provides
clearer documentation for readers of the code.