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Other Commitments and Contingencies Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Future Minimum License Fees Payable | Future minimum fees payable under existing technology and software license agreements as of December 31, 2024 are $98 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and thereafter.
ERP Implementation Amount Committed | $ 130

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