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Assumptions Used to Determine Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-term rate of return on funded assets | 4.50% |  |
Pension benefits |  |  |
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Discount rate | 3.90% | 3.40% | 3.75%
Long-term rate of return on funded assets | 4.50% | 5.00% | 5.50%
Long-term rate of compensation increase | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50%
Other postretirement benefits |  |  |
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Discount rate | 3.90% | 3.40% | 3.75%
Long-term rate of compensation increase | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50%

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