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Equity-Based Compensation (RSUs to be Settled in Cash) - Additional Information (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units to be Settled in Cash [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of common stock shares that may be received by RSU holder | 1 |  |
Compensation expense related to Restricted Stock Units to be settled in cash | $ 7.0 | $ 4.0 | $ 3.9
Payments to settle liabilities under compensation plan | 4.6 | 4.2 | $ 3.1
Accrued liabilities under Compensation Plan | $ 5.1 | $ 2.7 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period for restricted stock and restricted stock units | 2 years |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period for restricted stock and restricted stock units | 3 years |  |

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