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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Forward Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated in Hedge Relationship (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward interest-rate swaps	$ (4,649)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax	$ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax	$ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
Forward Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivatives And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward interest-rate swaps	$ (4,649)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis = us-gaap_InterestRateSwapMember	$ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis = us-gaap_InterestRateSwapMember	$ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis = us-gaap_InterestRateSwapMember

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- Definition

Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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