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COMMON STOCK - Additional Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised and restricted stock units vested | $ 281.1 | $ 205.2 | $ 237.6
Cash from exercises of stock options | 103.7 | 77.6 | 73.1
Realized tax benefits from exercises of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units | 62.5 | 66.9 | 78.5
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested | 29.0 | $ 26.3 | $ 24.1
Employee stock purchase subscriptions | $ 113.4 |  |
Weighted-average remaining requisite service period | 31 months |  |
MRSUs |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Average risk-free interest rate | 2.70% | 1.70% | 1.00%
Expected volatility | 29.70% | 30.20% | 30.00%

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