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Derivatives (Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Debt Designated as Non-derivative Hedging Instrument | $ 318 | $ 365
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax | $ 435 | $ 303

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- Definition Amount, after tax, of cumulative translation adjustment attributable to gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 830 -SubTopic 30 -Section 45 -Paragraph 20 -Subparagraph (a) -URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=118261656&loc=d3e32211-110900 + Details
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