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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 D Contract	Mar. 31, 2014 Forward Contracts Contract	Mar. 31, 2013 British Pound Forward Contracts Contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash equivalents maturity period, days	90
Number of contracts outstanding	4	0	3
Notional value of foreign exchange contract	$ 2.3
Expiration dates			December 18, 2013
Change in fair value			$ 0.1

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