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Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Which Would Lower Effective Tax Rate if Realized (Detail) (State and Local Jurisdiction, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
State and Local Jurisdiction
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues	$ 11,230
Interest receivable on unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues	$ 24

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This element represents an interest income receivable on an uncertain tax position.

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- Definition

The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return.

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