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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) number in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of domain names registered | 126.9 |  |
Uncertain tax positions | $ 212,000,000 |  |
ICANN Agreement [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Expiration Date of Registry Agreement | Nov. 30, 2024 |  |
Registry fee per transaction | $ 0.25 |  |
Payments for registry fees | 31,500,000 | $ 30,900,000 | $ 28,400,000
.TV Agreement [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
renewed agreement fees | $ 5,000,000 | $ 5,000,000 | $ 4,500,000

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