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Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Which Would Lower Effective Tax Rate if Realized (Detail) - State and Local Jurisdiction $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |
Unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues | $ 12,367
Interest receivable on unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues | $ 46

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