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Intangible Assets, Net (Narrative) (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018
Long-term Franchise Agreements and Contracts [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period of acquired intangible assets | 16 years 3 months 18 days
Customer Lists [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period of acquired intangible assets | 10 years
Permits and Other [Member] |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted average amortization period of acquired intangible assets | 40 years

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