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LEASES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
Operating leases, rent expense |  | $ 220 | $ 219
Minimum |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Remaining lease term | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Remaining lease term | 15 years |  |
Renewal term | 15 years |  |

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- Definition Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. + References No definition available. + Details
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