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Partnership's Borrowings Through Consolidated CLO Vehicles (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Borrowing Outstanding | $ 13,351,978 | $ 9,367,989
Senior Secured Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Borrowing Outstanding | 11,927,078 | 8,250,418
Weighted Average Interest Rate | 1.66% | 1.96%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity in Years | 4.7 | 4.3
Subordinated Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Borrowing Outstanding | $ 1,424,900 | $ 1,117,571
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity in Years | 5.5 | 7.2

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