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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) ft² | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Provision for transition tax |  |  | $ 37,200 | $ 40,300 |
Transition tax |  |  | 28,935 |  |
Measurement period adjustment to reduce transition tax |  | $ 3,100 | 3,100 |  |
Total rental expenses under operating lease agreements |  |  | 18,900 | 19,800 | $ 20,300
Other Long-term Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Transition tax |  |  | $ 28,900 | 36,800 |
Northern Virginia Office Space |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Office space area leased under the agreement | ft² |  |  | 214,000 |  |
Lease expiration date | 2030-12 |  |  |  |
Northern Virginia Office Space | Other Long-term Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred rent included in other long-term liabilities |  |  | $ 26,900 | $ 8,500 |

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