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Financing (Covenants and Redemption Provisions Applicable to Notes) (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Bonds | Swiss franc-denominated senior unsecured bonds |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, percentage of principal amount redeemed, threshold | 85.00%
Senior notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Percentage of notes' principal in addition to accrued interest that redemption price must equal or be greater than if a credit downgrade or change in control occurs | 101.00%
Senior notes | 2027 and 2032 Yen notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Percentage of notes' principal in addition to accrued interest that redemption price must equal or be greater than if a credit downgrade or change in control occurs | 100.00%
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage | 100.00%

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