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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities - Schedule of Notional Amount of Net Investment Hedges (Detail) - Dec. 31, 2024 - Designated as Hedging Instrument - Currency Swap € in Millions, $ in Millions	USD ($)	EUR (€)
2026
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 500	€ 450
2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	550	531
2028
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	600	588
2029
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	614	573
2031
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	500	481
2032
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	500	480
Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 3,264	€ 3,103

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