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Contingencies (Other Disputes Under the State Settlement Agreements) (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($)
PM USA [Member] | Other Disputes Under the State Settlement Agreements [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Amount ordered to be paid from other party | $ 9.8

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