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Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 14, 2016 USD ($) shares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Additional number of shares authorized | 13,429,000
Number of shares available to be granted as RSUs | 14,943,000
Time-based RSUs awards outstanding | 8,030,000
Performance-based RSUs awards outstanding | 212,000
Outstanding performance-based RSUs awards granted, subject to achievement of performance targets | 236,000
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 879
Weighted-average recognition period | 1 year 9 months 18 days
Seventh Restated 2002 Incentive Plan |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Additional number of shares authorized | 23,500,000

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