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Royalties And Licenses (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Royalties And Licenses |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation (Royalties and Licenses) | $ 2,897
Developer Commitments |
Royalties And Licenses |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation (Royalties and Licenses) | $ 1,839

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