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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) yr | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2014 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($) | Feb. 29, 2012 USD ($)
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash flow hedging activity, maximum time period l yr | yr | 7 |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, net liability position, aggregate fair value | $ 301 | $ 139 |  |  |  |
Additional collateral, aggregate fair value | 46 |  |  |  |  |
4.00% senior notes due February 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, principal amount | 350 |  |  |  |  | $ 350
3.625% senior notes due June 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, principal amount | 700 |  |  |  | $ 700 |
3.625% senior notes due November 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, principal amount | 750 |  |  | $ 750 |  |
3.25% senior notes due March 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, principal amount | $ 450 |  | $ 450 |  |  |

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