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Equity-Based Compensation, Profit Sharing and Deferred Compensation Plans - Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] |
Restricted share grants exercise price | $ 0

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