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Basis of Interim Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | Jan. 01, 2019
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Adoption Of New Accounting Standard Increase Decrease In Total Assets | 0.50%
Adoption Of New Accounting Standard Increase Decrease In Total Liabilities | 1.20%

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