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Financial Instruments - Derivative Instruments Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ 557 | $ 14,505
Deal Contingent Swaps [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] | Other Income Expense Net [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 0 | 12,154
Deal Contingent Swaps [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ 0 | $ 352

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