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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) ft² | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Transition tax |  |  | $ 40.3
Other Long-term Liabilities |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Transition tax |  | $ 36.8 | 36.8
Northern Virginia Office Space |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Office space area leased under the agreement | ft² |  | 214,000 |
Lease expiration date | 2030-12 |  |
Deferred rent included in other long-term liabilities |  | $ 27.3 | $ 8.5

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